Crafting Humor (Even If You Aren’t a Comedian)
by Erica Balrour Tension keeps readers turning pages, whether they’re reading about the climactic battle to determine the fate of […]
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The Roots of Storytelling
by Carol Berg There are certain questions people frequently ask writers. We’ve all heard them: What’s your writing day like? […]
Five Simple, Common Newbie Mistakes Authors Make
By Sam Knight There are so many! But let’s get some simple ones out of the way so we can […]
Why I Love Fantasy
by Kaitlyn Price Ah Fantasy. My favorite genre. My love for fantasy began at an early age with movies like […]
Why Not Try the Triolet?
By Deborah L. Brewer Perhaps you’d like to give your mind a little workout—a sudoku for writers, if you will. […]
Throwback Tuesday: A Visit with Laura Ingalls Wilder
For this month’s Throwback Tuesday, we revisit a favorite post from author Margena Holmes, who reflects on a lifelong literary […]
A Mean Write Hook—Crafting Character-Driven Fight Scenes
by Erica Balfour Ah, fight scenes. They’re great, aren’t they? The adrenaline, the drama, the total display of your protagonist’s […]
A Chat with J.W. Ocker – Midyear Macabre
Hello, Dear Writers, If you’ve followed my posts for Writing from the Peak or my personal blog, you already know […]
What I Learned About Writing From “Room” by Emma Donoghue
Hello, Dear Writers, For this month’s Throwback Tuesday, we’re revisiting a thoughtful craft reflection from longtime PPW member Debbie Meldrum—one […]
Genre – The Rabbit Hole Conundrum
by Steve Posner You’ve finished! You wrote a genuinely creative novel. Your beta readers adore it. It’s time to send […]