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“Making Light: Humor’s Serious Place in Children’s/Young Adult Literature” with Jay Whistler Jay dispels two myths: that humor is insignificant because it is lighthearted, and that you’ve either got it…
Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it, there is…
Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it, there is…
Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it, there is…
Worlds with dragons, fairies, or tesseracts all need careful world building in order to create a realistic experience that pulls the reader in for the long haul. But the same…
So often, agents, editors, and well-meaning critique partners or beta readers provide vague feedback along the lines of “the voice on this piece doesn’t feel genuine,” or “this doesn’t strike…
Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it, there is…
We've all heard the "show, don't tell" admonition. But what exactly does it mean? And if you've already said your protagonist was afraid because she heard a scary noise under…
Terry Pratchett once said, "The first draft is just you telling yourself the story." But wouldn't it be great if you knew how to tell yourself the story and save a lot of time and hassle in the process? Maybe you're a pantser, or a plotter, or somewhere in the middle. But wherever you are, you…
Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Instead, think of desire as the motivation, goals, wants, etc. Without it, there is no character growth, no forward movement of plot, no obstacles to be overcome. Struggling with…