Posted on January 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
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:
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How to write intense scenes that captivate readers: Christina Delay shows how focusing on the interiority during a tense moment — whether that’s in a physical fight, a sensual session, or a huge loss — stirs a reader more than describing the movement of a body alone does (Writers Helping Writers).
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What would you save in a fire?: Therese Walsh draws upon her son's experience living in Los Angeles, near but not within the horrific wildfires' reach, to create a thought exercise for exploring what a character's evacuation choices would illustrate for your plot (Writer Unboxed).
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Three tips for writing alternative historical romance: Erin Cotter explains why putting your characters first, not researching too much, and choosing one thing to change will result in a compelling alternative historical romance (Writer's Digest).
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