Writing a Character Who Has Cancer
When you write a character with cancer (or other disease), things can get touchy. Here’s how to ensure your character isn’t solely defined by their illness.
May 15, 2018
Character Development, Part Deux
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May 8, 2018
Three Keys to Believable Three-Dimensional Characters | IFW
When you sit down to write a new story, think about your characters. Giving characters heart, soul, and real faults—yes, faults—is vital to creating memorable characters.
May 1, 2018
Anatomy of a Score Sheet
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April 24, 2018
Predatory Contests
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April 17, 2018
Tweet Your Way To Representation
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April 10, 2018
Want Professional Feedback on Your Writing? Enter a Contest
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April 3, 2018
How to Take Your Own Writer’s Retreat
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March 27, 2018
7 Ways to Connect More with People as a Writer | IFW
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March 20, 2018
Tips for Using Scrivener for Story Development | IFW
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March 13, 2018
To Outline or Not to Outline: That is the Question | IFW
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March 6, 2018
Write Science Fiction that Will Survive My Scoff-O-Meter
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February 27, 2018
Memoir vs. Autobiography: What’s the Difference, Anyway
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February 20, 2018
(Brow)beaten Into Submission?
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February 13, 2018
The First Step to Getting Published…Submissions
Once you decide you want to be published, the first thing you need to do is decide how to target your submissions. Here’s how to outline your first steps.
February 6, 2018
Idea Starters: Lo-Jack and High Tech
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January 30, 2018
Idea Starters: Map Your Ideas
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January 23, 2018
Idea Starters Mining Your Stash
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January 16, 2018
Where to Find Great Ideas
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January 9, 2018
Organizing Your Ideas
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January 2, 2018
