Plotting for pantsers: How to balance structure & creativity
Alessandra Torre and Sci-fi and fantasy author Lael Raphael discuss plotting for pantsers.
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Breaking down the types of editing for your novel
Author Kim Catanzarite discusses the many phases of the editorial process—from the first draft to proofreading and everything in between.
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Novel research: How much is too much?
April White discusses how to write and research in an age when representation and diversity are so important in our stories.
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Pacing your book like a TV show
Screenwriting expert and bestselling author Ines Johnson emphasizes the importance of using key beats in a story to keep readers engaged on this First Draft Friday author chat.
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What ghostwriting is really like
Bestselling author Daniel Paisner takes you behind the scenes with ghostwriting both fiction and nonfiction in this First Draft Friday chat.
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Crafting themes to inspire
Author Jessica Flory discusses how to choose a relatable theme that will resonate with readers and how to use character arcs to bring out theme in a novel.
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The journey from book to film
Bestselling cozy mystery author Michele Scott talks about her journey to Hollywood's big screen.
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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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