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Strategies for Keeping Historical Fiction Fresh and Innovative

Using Historical Facts for Character Development

Managing the Icky and the Tricky in Historical Fiction

Structure as Strategy: Building Pace in Historical Narratives

Never Stop Never Stopping: The Golden Rules of Submitting Short Fiction

How to Write a Short Story That Only You Can Write

Find a Container and Fill It—Using Found Forms to Hold Your Story Idea

How to End a Short Story? Lessons from Children's Picture Books

Common Problems in Your Short Stories, and How to Fix Them

How to Write Effective Endings for Short Fiction

How to Do Character in 5,000 Words or Less

Making the Most of the Inciting Incident

Exploring the Intersection of Writing Poetry and Flash Fiction

Series Potential: Beyond Book One

Increasing Heat Levels in Romantasy

How to Write a Standout Romantasy Query

Infusing Atmosphere and Tension Into Your Romantasy

Heroes vs. Anti-Heroes, the Ultimate Showdown

How To Write An Effective Action Scene

Writing Secondary Characters Who Steal the Show

The Art of People Watching: Translating People into Words

Writing Neurodivergent Characters in Horror

Using Characters to Create Momentum

Avoid the Sagging Middle of Your Mystery