Clichés: Know them, Destroy Them

Clichés are fantastic. Clichés are terrible. Clichés are almost impossible to escape. So let's learn what they are, and how to write them better.

The Book of Fictional Writing 101

A handy lexicon of terms used in and applied to literary fiction and what they actually mean, as well as some ideas on how to improve your writing.

He Said, She Said: Dialogue Tips

If a book has really good dialogue, you may not notice because it flows so naturally. But if you're reading a book with poorly written dialogue, it will probably feel awkward. It may even feel painful. You may not want to continue reading. You don't want to be that writer. Don't be that writer. Learn how to avoid some...