Revealing character through dialogue
Dialogue can be tricky, but there are a lot of techniques that can be used to establish your character's voices and personality. Dialogue expert Amy Bernstein shared her favorite tricks and techniques during this conversation.
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How one author writes in multiple genres
Bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti discuss how to write across several genres and stay true to your brand.
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Building believable & compelling plots
Dr. Lawson is a literary strategist, book coach and 23-time published author who shares actionable tips on building compelling plotlines through planning, foreshadowing, and character development.
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Continuing an author’s legacy
Dylan Pratt, son of superstar legal thriller author Scott Pratt, tells how he managed to continue his father's legacy of writing legal thrillers after his death.
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Killing it with a Crime Fiction series
Alessandra Torre and Pamela Fagan Hutchins discuss tips for writing a compulsively readable crime fiction series.
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How to craft a successful series
Bestselling military sci-fi author James Rosone shares insights on how to craft a series that draws readers into books seven, eight, and beyond.
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Deepening character development in a novel
Bestselling author A.L. Jackson shares her five essential elements to writing every scene - and how this develops unforgettable characters that will live in readers’ hearts.
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How to write compelling characters
Thriller author L.T. Ryan discusses developing compelling, relatable characters that readers can’t get enough of.
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The role of character biases in fiction writing
Timothy Byron discusses how an author’s subconscious biases and life experiences can determine the traits and personality types of their characters.
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Balancing a writing career and everyday life
For this First Draft Friday, Jeff Carson, bestselling author of the David Wolf and Ali Falco Series shares some of what helps him stay on track and mostly sane as he juggles life and creating the next novel.
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The secret sauce of bestseller success
Bestselling thriller/sci-fi author James Rosone cites Authors AI's Marlowe as a critical tool that helped propel him atop the bestseller lists.
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Using outlines to prevent writer’s block
Science fiction author Scott Bartlett discusses and shares his simple method for structuring stories.
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