Posted on November 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
A well-developed character will linger with your readers long after they close the book. It's an accomplishment that takes no...
Posted on November 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Creating a character who feels real to your readers isn't something you can do on the fly (most likely). It...
Posted on October 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Horror may not be the genre you write — or even consume on page or screen. Never fear, though; author...
Posted on October 14, 2022 at 9:19 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The recent death of actor Louise Fletcher, most famous for playing Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,...
Posted on October 12, 2022 at 4:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Stepping outside of your comfort zone is easier said than done. So why not make your main character do it...
Posted on October 10, 2022 at 10:22 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
A Writer's Digest post on romance declares, below its headline, that prickly doesn't mean unlovable. And right away, I thought...
Posted on October 7, 2022 at 9:24 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
One of the arguments for the societal value of fiction is how it teaches and nurtures empathy in people. When...
Posted on October 5, 2022 at 9:50 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
If your protagonist is going to travel from one book to another, you'll need to put a little extra thought...
Posted on September 30, 2022 at 9:43 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Another doctor has arrived at Writer's Digest to share advice with authors. This time, it's psychologist (and author) Rebecca Alexander,...
Posted on September 26, 2022 at 10:53 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
As has been discussed before, your story idea might be born of an intriguing character or fascinating plot — and...
