Character studies: April 9, 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 at 10:30 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer. Here are the recent posts they shared that...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Characters, Writers Helping Writers, Writing advice

Craft tips for authors: November 21, 2023

Posted on November 21, 2023 at 2:00 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...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Dave Chesson (the Kindlepreneur), Thriller, Writers Helping Writers, Writing advice

On seeking outside help for your book

Posted on November 7, 2023 at 11:06 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The writing blogs we follow shared several posts recently that focused on how other people can improve your writing. Here...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Editing, Jane Friedman, Writer Unboxed

Craft tips for authors: October 30, 2023

Posted on October 30, 2023 at 11:13 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer. Here are the ones that we thought were...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Anne R. Allen and Ruth Harris, C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Helping Writers Become Authors, Writer's Digest, Writing advice

Advice on both types of conflict

Posted on October 13, 2023 at 2:47 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We can't help you resolve real-life conflict, but we can offer up some help when it comes to the fictional...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Characters, Writer's Digest, Writing advice

Craft tips for authors: September 11, 2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 at 9:07 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer. Here are the ones that we thought were...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Characters, Dave Chesson (the Kindlepreneur), Mystery, Writer Unboxed, Writer's Digest, Writers Helping Writers

Character studies: August 21, 2023

Posted on August 21, 2023 at 9:03 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer. Here are the recent posts they shared that...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Characters, Writer's Digest, Writers Helping Writers, Writing advice

Two expert takes on scenes in novels

Posted on July 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Since scenes are seen as the building blocks of a story, it's no surprise that two advice posts on the...

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Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Helping Writers Become Authors, Scenes

10 time-management tips for writers

Posted on June 5, 2023 at 10:03 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

With just one job, I find myself wondering where the time goes, especially on Monday mornings. And imagine if I...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Time management

Two takes on messages in stories

Posted on May 15, 2023 at 9:16 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's some help with theme and messaging in your fiction. Writing coach C.S. Lakin shared six questions to get at...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Writing advice