Pinning down your story's timeline can be a challenge--but taking a 'create-as-you-go' approach can save you loads of time in revisions.

Character blocking in fiction is a critical part of writing. In writing terms, “blocking” refers to the part of the narrative that...

By Madeline Ash When editing and judging contest entries I am constantly hooked by the story premise: it might be unexpectedly fresh and...

One of the things we often discuss with writers is show, don’t tell. I don’t want to be told that your protagonist is worried—I want to...