Shapeshifting waterfowl, zoomorphic maidens, and famous ballets by Tchaikovsky—how to borrow from these enchanted Swan-stories for your next novel’s inspiration.
Damsels in Distress Need Not Apply: Writing Strong Female Characters
Go beyond orcishly brutish villainesses and military badasses with these 3 tips for creating your next “strong female character” with examples from the latest hit media.
In the Mood to Write Somethin’ Spooky
Have a Gothic tale brewing inside you? Learn the 5 must-haves for writing any Gothic Fiction story + 7 Gothic Mysteries to watch this spooky season.
But What If I Made it Dark…?
When it comes to Dark Fantasy and Cozy Fantasy I’m not the only one asking, “Why not both?” So here’s tips + examples for writing your own Dark Cozy Fantasy story.
When Killing Your Darlings Becomes Mass Word Homicide
‘Sometimes editing is killing your darlings. And sometimes you’re a murderer committing mass word homicide.’ 4 things to do when you have to cut your word count.
I Forgot They Weren’t Real People: 5 Ways to Make Your Stories Feel Real
How to make your audience forget your characters aren’t real. 5 ways you can use what you know to make your stories feel real with examples from Kat.