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Writing Neurodivergent Characters in Horror
Exploring the Villain's Journey: Crafting Compelling Antagonists
Using Characters to Create Momentum
What Do Your Characters Want? Using Highly Motivated Characters to Drive Stronger Stories
What Agents and Editors are Looking for in First Pages
The Maddening Middle
Lights, Camera, OPEN!
Avoid the Sagging Middle of Your Mystery
How to Write an Opening That Pulls the Reader In
Writing Satisfying Endings
Conquering the Muddle in the Middle
Plotting Your Novel From Start to Finish
Plotting the Commercial Novel
Get It Done: How to Conquer Procrastination, Crush Writer’s Block, and Create Killer Plot Twists Even If the Well Feels Dry
Harnessing the Secret Powers of the 3-Act Structure
Setting the Scene
Kickstarting Your YA Novel
How and Why to Add Romance to Any Story You Tell
Writing Mysteries for the YA Market
How Much Research is Necessary to Serve Your Story?
The Four Tools Every Armchair Historian Needs When Writing and Researching
Being a Generalist vs. Being a Specialist in Nonfiction
The Self and the World: Deepening the Personal Narrative through Research and Reportage
How to Write a Beautiful Publishable First Person Essay That Can Change Your Career and Life