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August 16th, 2024
Here, we examine the curious phenomenon of "film-to-book" adaptations – that is, movies that have been turned into novels, rather than the (typical) other way around.
Read Column →August 9th, 2024
Horror author and Bram Stoker Award winner Cynthia Pelayo takes you through her best tips, tricks and jump scares regarding how to write horror.
Read Column →July 30th, 2024
Learn what goes into writing protagonists and antagonists, and slap your eyes on some prime examples of both.
Read Column →July 30th, 2024
What makes a character static or dynamic, and why they are both instrumental to great storytelling? Let's dive in together.
Read Column →July 24th, 2024
In this article, we talk about character flaws, what they are, and how they contribute to a story (depending on their type). As a bonus, I’ll give a short list of potential flaws you can steal and use for your very own characters.
Read Column →July 19th, 2024
Meet the narrators who mislead, misdirect, and misremember...
Read Column →July 18th, 2024
Are you ready to write sci-fi that's out of this world? Here are five key steps to help you get started.
Read Column →July 15th, 2024
Top fantasy editors who've worked with George R.R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and more share their advice for writing fantasy.
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