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Women’s Fiction Spotlight: Kristin Hannah

July 20, 2011 | Brian A. Klems | Comments: 0

Kristin Hannah (kristinhannah.com) is The New York Times bestselling author of 18 novels, including the blockbusters Firefly Lane, True Colors and Winter Garden, and, most recently, Night Road. You’ve said the seed … Read more

Historical Fiction Spotlight: Paula McLain

July 20, 2011 | Brian A. Klems | Comments: 0

Paula McLain’s latest book is the bestselling The Paris Wife, a fictional account of Ernest Hemingway’s first marriage and upstart years in 1920s Paris, told from the point of view of his … Read more

Humor Phenom Justin Halpern’s (Sh*t My Dad Says) Uncensored Insights Into Writing

July 20, 2011 | Brian A. Klems | Comments: 0

In 2009, Justin Halpern created a Twitter account to archive his father’s expletive-ridden words of wisdom. Within a month, @shitmydadsays was an Internet sensation. Halpern’s first book, Sh*t My Dad Says, a … Read more

The 7 Deadly Sins of Writing

July 19, 2011 | Brian A. Klems | Comments: 3

In a thought-provoking ThrillerFest panel, four popular authors shared what they believe to be the deadly sins of the writing craft. Here are seven of their offerings. Have you committed any of … Read more

Plot Like a Bestseller: 8 Things You Should Know

June 20, 2011 | Brian A. Klems | Comments: 1

What’s the key to plotting a hit book? Well, just ask William Bernhardt, who hit The New York Times bestseller list with his Ben Kincaid series. As Bernhardt revealed in his CraftFest … Read more

Get Paid to be a Word Nerd

May 17, 2011 | Rebecca Smith Hurd | Comments: 0

Writers who leverage their skills as copy editors can earn bigger paychecks, diversify their portfolios and spend more time doing what they love. Learn how you could be one of them.

by Rebecca Smith Hurd

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3 Ways to Know When to End Your Chapters

May 10, 2011 | Aaron Elkins | Comments: 7

At some point in writing your novel, you have to start thinking about “chaptering,” the process of deciding exactly when and where your chapter breaks will go. Here are three simple, essential techniques that can help you make effective chapter pauses.

by Aaron Elkins
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How to Organize and Develop Ideas for Your Novel

April 28, 2011 | Laura Whitcomb | Comments: 1

With so many great ideas, how do you organize them into some sort of coherent outline that will guide your writing? Here’s how.

by Laura Whitcomb
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Twist Ending Tips From Harlan Coben

April 26, 2011 | Jessica Strawser | Comments: 6

Award-winning writing, quick-witted characters and the kind of suspense every reader craves—his books may be classified under mystery or thriller, but Harlan Coben seems to have it all. And he’s willing to share his secrets.

by Jessica Strawser
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How to Craft Compelling Characters

April 12, 2011 | David Corbett | Comments: 3

To make characters seem real, you need to tap into what drives them. Use this foolproof method to bring the emotion of your story to life.

by David Corbett
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