Agents Share Conference Tips
…from the people who know the drill. As you’ll see, each agent has a different perspective and style, but there are many common themes. I’ve grouped the advice together by…
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How Finding My Tribe Helped Silence My Self-Doubt
…heck could I compete? They had themes, a three-act structure, and all this symbolism… I mean, they used words like whom and whilst. I had a hot guy with a…
#5onFri: Five Benefits of Tough Feedback
…way we started telling our stories and sometimes it’s not always the best route to take. Tough feedback can help you dig deeper into what your story is all about…
Episode 251: Finding Your Why — Interview with Patrice Gopo
…essay. Techniques to find your go-to essay form. How to overcome the fear of putting your personal stories out in the world. Balancing the responsibility you have to others and…
#5onFri: Five Tips for Writing Complex, Flesh and Blood LGBTQ+ Characters
…Books of 2018 by Them Magazine Don’t forget to go back in time, too, even if you’ve read these authors before. Explore lesbian and gay themes in the works of:…
Episode 85: Craft Your Body of Work – Interview with Carolyn Mackler
…you. When you read an author’s body of work, you not only get to enjoy great stories from an author you love, but you get to see that author’s process…
A Reality Show for Books? Yes, Please!
…few of the themes announced so far are: What We Do for Love Heroes Villains and Monsters Other Worlds Who Am I? The American Library Association offers some insightful questions…
Episode 279: The Seventh Level for Writers – Interview with Amanda Slavin
…framework applies to writers The origins of the Seventh Level How a Seventh Level statement applies to literary themes Using levels 1-3 keep your target readers engaged Using character change…
Episode 334: The Unexpected Female Protagonist — Interview with Veena Rao
…is never too late to take control of your life – we must choose to live, not just exist. Dealing with themes of domestic violence, fighting the patriarchy, and seeking…
Ten Black Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors to Read Now
…feminist themes. N.K. Jemisin worked as a counselling psychologist and has the distinction of being the only author to win back-to-back-to-back Hugo awards for books of the same series. That…
