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Humor Fiction Rebecca Wait: I Still Haven’t Learned How To Plan

In this interview, author Rebecca Wait discusses the character-driven way the plot evolved in writing her new novel, Cry Havoc.

Robert Lee Brewer

Literary Ryan Collett: On Honoring Reader Expectations Robert Lee Brewer

Historical John Sayles: Push Forward and Get the Rough Story Down Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Alyssa Sheinmel: Writing a Book Is an Endless Series of Surprises Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Sarah Crouch: It Takes Time To Hone Your Voice Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Rebecca Hannigan: I Hate When a Twist Is Unearned Robert Lee Brewer

Young Adult Jessica L. Cozzi: On Being More Intentional With Writing Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Svetlana Satchkova: On Resisting Injustice Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Vanessa Lawrence: Self-Advocacy Is Still an Important Part of Being an Author Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Amy Pease: I Love Character Development Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Paula McLain: Listen to Your Obsessions Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Nonfiction David Arndt: On Why We Read Literature Robert Lee Brewer

Science Fiction/Fantasy Nicole Glover: On Growing as a Writer After Draft One Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Saundra Mitchell: On Finding Her Writerly Voice in Adult Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Young Adult Roshani Chokshi: On the Darkness of Fairytales Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Jayne Ann Krentz: Discover Your Core Story Robert Lee Brewer

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