What does it mean to seek our identity, and what does that quest have to do with writing fiction? Author David Corbett delves the subject of personal identity, today at WU.
“You can despise the choices or actions a character takes, even while you love the character and find them infinitely relatable.” Author Kathleen McCleary explores contradictory characters, today at WU.
No matter how weirdly different our methods, our brains do something AI will never accomplish. Author Kelsey Allagood unravels the awesome weirdness, today at WU.
Can set up and backstory work in chapter one? Author and literary agent Don Maass gives his short answer (no) and a highly qualified long answer, today at WU.
“Writing is often considered a solitary pursuit, but none of us make it alone.” Author Terah Shelton Harris cites the value of stewardship of our writing community and offers tips to aspiring stewards, today at WU.
Is revising a rough draft like eating your veggies—good for you but not pleasant? Author Liz Michalski provides tips to make this necessary drudgery more palatable, today at WU.
“When will I stop worrying [about the approval of readers],” author Stephanie Cowell asked her mentor, Madeleine L’Engle. “Never,” L’Engle replied. Cowell implores us to bravely share our work, today at WU.
This month, enjoy three of author Desmond Howard’s “drops” focused on one topic–“the reverse outline” or an outline you can create after you have a finished draft.
As AI marketing scams proliferate, many authors find themselves not only as victims of theft, but targets of the very bots our own words help to train. Author David Corbett wonders about the impact moving forward, today at WU.
Acknowledging our influences shows grace and gratitude. Author Kathryn Craft asserts that it can also strengthen our grasp of who we are as writers, today at WU.
Twain insisted there were no new ideas, that we only give old ones a new and curious twist. Which has author Kasey LeBlanc wondering why we’re so hard on ourselves about striving for newness, today at WU.
Writing journeys are known for taking unexpected turns. There are false starts and missed connections. Debut author Annie Neugebaur shares how she finally boarded her unexpected train to publication, today at WU.
It’s a new month with a new season looming. Good time to get updated on all things writing and publishing. Author Densie Webb has gathered all of the most vital links in one spot, today at WU.
The process of coming up with the right cover is often a collaborative effort, requiring compromise. Author Sarah Callender shares her experience, today at WU.
We can all agree that there’s truth in fiction, but how do we really define truth? How do we reveal it authentically? Author and agent Don Maass weighs in on truth, today at WU.
The day after Labor Day, for students, is often the first day of school. Which instilled for many of us that it’s time to get to work. Author Natalie Hart wonders if we should get back to play instead, today at WU.
Perseverance is almost worshipped among novelists seeking publication. But what if the best answer is giving up? Author Greer Macallister shares her experience, today at WU.
Does creativity spring from the wilderness of imagination? Or is it deeply rooted in a collection of lived experience? Author Kristin Hacken South explores the origins of her creativity, today at WU.
