Sep 11th, 2013
Hey, Might Your Dream Be Killing You?
You've dreamed a dream of dreamy dreams, as that lady sings in Les Miserables. But what if your dream is actually making you miserable?
Jun 19th, 2013
Scrape ’em Off, Claire: Using real-life people in your work
You have a great idea for a story, except for one teen-tiny thing: It's based on a real person. Whether it's your mom or an historical figure, this may present complications. Let's fix that!
May 7th, 2013
Feedback: How to Tell, How to Be Told
You're looking at someone else's work. What do you say? You've handed your work over to someone for feedback. What should you expect? And why are you such a baby?
Apr 26th, 2013
Your Lead Character is a Nutjob – if You’re Doing it Right
Birthers, truthers, scary Facebookers -- we seem inundated with extreme, paranoid personalities. But actually, they're no crazier than the average fictional character. And while this is bad for family reunions, it's GREAT for your writing!
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