Complicated plot? No problem!
Alessandra Torre and Sci-Fi author David D. Levine discuss how to get your hands around a complicated story and put it onto the page.
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Weaving historical research into a novel
Alessandra Torre talks with bestselling Historical Romance author Audrey Harrison about conducting research for your novel - and how to turn that research into stories that readers will love.
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How to add humor to your novel
New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score discusses how she adds humor to her work – and share tips on how you can do the same for your own writing.
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Should you write in multiple POVs?
Bestselling thriller author Melissa F. Miller discusses writing in multiple third person POVs.
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FDF #73: Writing Third-Person Thrillers
In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest, bestselling thriller author Melissa Miller, discusses writing in multiple third-person POV thrillers.
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Myths, fantasy and dark anti-heroes
Romantasy author Scarlett St. Clair, author of NYT bestseller "A Touch of Chaos" on writing dark anti-heroes
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Writing as a hybrid author
Alessandra Torre and USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod discuss the benefits of being both self-published and traditionally published.
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FDF: Writing in Different Voices
Happening on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5pm ET! In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is New York Times bestselling thriller author Brett Battles. Brett will discuss writing in different voices and styles. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Brett will answer your questions and share his experience.
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FDF #76: From Research to Stories
Happening on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12pm Noon ET! In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling historical romance author Audrey Harrison. Audrey will discuss researching historical romances and how that research inspires and creates the ideas for bestselling novels. You won’t want to miss this FREE live chat! In this First Draft Friday video chat, Audrey will answer your questions and share her experience.
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When authors pivot to a new genre
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler discusses switching from writing in the fantasy genre to writing action thrillers.
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How to incorporate your life into your novel’s characters
Authors Alessandra Torre and Mary Carroll Moore discuss how writers can incorporate themselves into their characters. Mary Carroll shares how she incorporated some of her own life experiences into her new book, "A Woman’s Guide to Search and Rescue."
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A memoirist steps through self-imposed barriers
Author Debbie Weiss shared her journey of overcoming self-imposed boundaries to write her memoir, "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can."
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