The consensus on the Internet is that flashbacks are the devil and writers should avoid flashbacks if at all possible. Very helpful tip, ...

A writer friend of mine who went through a bout of “ analysis paralysis ” prompted this post. This writer was so stuck on a part of their s...

This post is not about naming characters. This is for fiction writers who wish to create original concepts, but may have trouble naming thei...

There is no such thing as a perfectly written story. Even the greatest stories have flaws. Writers and publishers have to be okay with a ...

Hugh MacLeod is an advertising executive who draws cartoons on the back of business cards. His manifesto : How to Be Creative is a MUST REA...

Taking a break is a writing technique that is often overlooked and not even considered a writing technique at all (probably because it do...

A while ago, Dan Harmon (creator and head writer of Community ) wrote a series of posts on his website ’s forum breaking down story structur...

The following are phrases that make my blood boil. Write what you know This is a darling we should all kill on sight. This phrase makes...

We're going to switch it up on Writing 101 this week. The videos below, I've watched them multiple times and revisit them every so o...