Craft tips for authors: November 13, 2024

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer. 

Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: 

• The human-interest approach: Focusing on people to convey facts (Jane Friedman) 

• Antagonist vs. villain: What's the difference? (Helping Writers Become Authors) 

• Using the senses in world-building (Women Writers, Women's Books) 

• How to fix the four things that make your writing boring (Writers Helping Writers) 

• Character secret thesaurus: Choosing cowardice over bravery (Writers Helping Writers) 

• Backstory tips and tricks (Live Write Thrive)