Posted on August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Writer's Digest has plenty of craft advice to offer; here are the pieces that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Strategies for writing the complex novel: Author Rhys Bowen describes the techniques she applied when she moved from the straightforward structure of a mystery novel to stories that spanned times and places.
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On writing both historical fiction and psychological thrillers: Author Brianna Labuskes discusses how no matter the genre she's writing in, the bones of the story — how characters act under huge strain, and why they act the way they do — remain the same.
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How to develop characters readers seek out: Author and producer Cynthia Baseman explores how the questions she considered in order to bring her characters to life led her to realize the ultimate theme of what makes a reader connect with fictional people: the recognition that we're all just seeking belonging and a feeling of being seen.
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Six tips for writing a paranormal thriller: Peyton June reminds her fellow authors that no matter how fantastical of a world you're building, there must be consistency within the pages and at least a consideration for what others have done with the same kinds of magical beings you're depicting.
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