Writing Craft

How to Write a Villain Who Makes Sense to the R...

A villain works when readers understand what they want and why. Here is how to write a compelling villain with clear motives, real stakes and the right amount of backstory.

How to Write a Villain Who Makes Sense to the R...

A villain works when readers understand what they want and why. Here is how to write a compelling villain with clear motives, real stakes and the right amount of backstory.

Show, Don't Tell: What Does It Actually Mean in...

Show, don't tell is a tool, not a law. Here is what it actually means in fiction, when telling works better, and how to revise an emotional summary.

Show, Don't Tell: What Does It Actually Mean in...

Show, don't tell is a tool, not a law. Here is what it actually means in fiction, when telling works better, and how to revise an emotional summary.

How to Create Characters Readers Actually Care ...

Readers care about characters who want something, make hard choices and change. Here is how to create compelling fictional characters, with a worksheet.

How to Create Characters Readers Actually Care ...

Readers care about characters who want something, make hard choices and change. Here is how to create compelling fictional characters, with a worksheet.