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5 Insights on Writing About Challenging Topics With Children in Age-Friendly Ways (and Why It’s Important To Do So)
Children are often the ones most effected by both major policy changes and personal family changes, making engaging with them on tough topics critical. Here, public health specialist and writer Patty Mechael shares 5 insights on writing about challenging topics with children in age-friendly ways.
4 Questions To Ask When Writing Romantic Scenes
Whether you’re writing a romance novel or simply a romantic moment in your story, M.M. Crane poses 4 questions to ask yourself when writing romantic scenes.
Ben Acker: On Writing Scary Stories for Middle-Grade Readers
Ben Acker discusses the joy of reading scary stories growing up that led him to write his new middle-grade horror collection, Stories to Keep You Alive Despite Vampires.
5 Tips for Writing a Medical Thriller
There are endless opportunities to build tension in medical thrillers. Here, Dr. Cristina LePort 5 tips for writing a medical thriller from the medical jargon to tying up loose ends.
Sarah Bonner: On a Rom-Com Becoming a Psychological Thriller
Author Sarah Bonner discusses how she started her debut novel as short story before it became the psychological thriller, Her Perfect Twin.
Kerri Maniscalco: On Big Reveals in Fantasy Fiction
New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco discusses the satisfaction in finishing a series with her new fantasy novel, Kingdom of the Feared.
Shelley Burr: On Writing About Rage in Crime Fiction
Author Shelley Burr discusses the less altruistic side of amateur sleuths in her debut crime novel, WAKE.
Olesya Salnikova Gilmore: On Introducing Russian History to Fantasy Readers
Author Olesya Salnikova Gilmore discusses the changes her manuscript underwent throughout the writing process of her debut historical fantasy novel, The Witch and the Tsar.
Martha Anne Toll: On the Power of Memory
Author Martha Anne Toll discusses the mythology that inspired her debut novel, Three Muses.
Ellie Marney: On the Unique Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction
New York Times bestselling author Ellie Marney discusses the history behind her new YA murder mystery, The Killing Code.
Dr. Cristina LePort: On Writing the Medical Mystery
Medical professional and author Dr. Cristina LePort discusses combining her two passions to write her new medical thriller novel, Dissection.
Amanda Flower: On Making a Sleuth Out of a Poet
USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower discusses the very moment she had the idea for her new historical mystery, Because I Could Not Stop For Death.
Writing Better Banter: 4 Tips for Making Your Readers Laugh Out Loud
Writing realistic and funny dialogue between characters can reveal their chemistry, heighten the tension, and endear your readers to them. Here, author Kerry Rea shares 4 tips for writing banter between your characters.
5 Things All YA Novels Need To Succeed
YA readers are among the most enthusiastic about the stories they read. Here, award-winning YA and children’s author Anthony McGowan shares 5 things all YA novels need to be successful.
Ellie Midwood: On the Duty of Historical Fiction Writers
USA Today bestselling author Ellie Midwood discusses the timeliness and cautionary tale of her new historical fiction novel, The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz.
Desideria Mesa: On Combining History and Fantasy
Author Desideria Mesa discusses writing memorable characters in her debut historical fantasy novel, Bindle Punk Bruja.
Joël Dicker: On Introducing Mystery Readers to Switzerland
New York Times bestselling author Joël Dicker discusses his hometown love in his new mystery novel, The Enigma of Room 622.
How To Find an Irresistible Idea for Your Science Fiction Novel
A bold idea can draw readers in and keep them riveted with every turn of the page. Here, author A.G. Riddle shares how to find an irresistible idea for your science fiction novel.
Claire M. Andrews: On Reimagining Greek Mythology
Author Claire M. Andrews discusses her mother’s advice that led her to writing her new YA fantasy novel, Blood of Troy.
6 Tips for Writing Domestic Horror
When her comedic novel needed a little something extra, author Maureen Kilmer turned to one of her favorite genres—horror. Here, she shares 6 tips for writing domestic horror.
Lola Jaye: On Telling Untold Stories in Historical Fiction
Author Lola Jaye discusses the urgent feeling she had when she knew it was time to write her new epic historical fiction novel, The Attic Child.
3 Tips for Writing a Love Story Featuring a Prickly and Pessimistic Heroine
Don't mistake prickly with unlovable. Here, author Denise Williams shares 3 tips for writing a love story with a prickly and pessimistic heroine.
Deanna Raybourn: On Pushing Yourself in the Writing Process
New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn discusses writing her new thriller novel, Killers of a Certain Age.
Lisa Regan: On Real Life and Fiction Colliding
USA Today bestselling author Lisa Regan discusses the experience of writing her new mystery novel, Her Final Confession.