I've wanted to write an article about setting for what seems like ages. I've wanted to talk about what setting is and how it ca...

I'm in the process of revising my post on How To Write A Horror Story  and, as part of that, just came across a massive list of horr...

Today I'd like to talk about theme, what it is and why it's important. Theme Before I say anything about theme, though,...

The point of view of a story (whether first, second or third) determines the perspective the story is viewed through. Narrative v...

I've been following screenwriter Matt Bird's blog, Cockeyed Caravan , for a couple of weeks. Recently Bird wrote a post, The Ul...

Sometimes it's difficult to settle on what to write about but (thankfully!) today was not such a day. Lately, I've been consum...

Keeping up with my writing during the holidays has been, in a word, maddening! Another word would be: impossible. Sometimes I feel ...

How to use Excel and Scrivener to build a beat sheet for your work in progress. Ever wondered how to use beat sheets with Scrivener? ...

Jami Gold is one of my favorite bloggers, and posts like this-- How to Strengthen Emotions in Our Writing --are why. I encourage you t...