Shining Beacon by Katie Chambers

Shining Beacon by Katie Chambers

Fiction craft

How to Spot and Correct Head-Hopping
Fiction craft
How to Create Dynamic Characters Readers Care About
Fiction craft
Why Your Scenes Feel Flat (and How to Fix Them with Microtension)
Fiction craft
How to Keep Tension High in the Middle of Your Story
Middles are always a bit hard to nail.
Not Just for Series: Using Scenes and Sequels for Compelling Fiction
You might be thinking, What do scenes and sequels have to do with each other? However, if you’ve ever struggled to write satisfying character arcs…
Make Side Characters Real Without Overshadowing the Main Cast
Side characters add depth, realism, and stakes to the story.
Crafting an Effective First Chapter in Your Novel
Whether you’re writing an epic fantasy, a steamy romance, or a thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, your opening needs to stand out.
5 Tips for Writing Characters That Don’t Suck
If you don’t have a good main character, you don’t have a good book.
Common Mistakes in Fiction Writing
The more thorough you are with your self-editing (this includes feedback from critique partners, beta readers, etc.), the less you will spend on a…
How to Deepen the Interiority
What Is Interiority
Larceny: Police Procedures for Crime Novelists
Definitions to Know
3 Reasons to Use Free Indirect Speech
I can’t believe it took me this long to write about free indirect speech.
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