Posted on February 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Here's the latest craft advice from Writer's Digest.
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Why do you write about death?: Gayle Forman explains the approach she takes to writing about sadder realities for younger readers.
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Dos and don'ts of writing what you know: Natali Simmonds has drawn from — but not copied directly — her own life experience to color her fiction, and these nine principles are what guide her.
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Five ways to add comedy to your novel: Melissa Ferguson identifies a variety of places where, regardless of genre, a story can contain humor.
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The seductive power of the political thriller: Brad M. Meslin explores the various forms and functions that a thriller drawing from reality can take.
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Five tips for revealing the stakes in your story: Bob Johnson helps you ensure that readers have a quick sense that something significant will happen and is worth their time to learn.
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