Now that you've made a connection with the villain as a writer, it's time to develop a character with which your audience will connect.

Mar 29, 2012 – Paul Dail

The social shift describes the movement news companies are in the process of undergoing, why they need to target us and where we are looking for news.

Mar 28, 2012 – Jake Quade

Close look at the techniques to writing a solid beginning sequence one of a screenplay by introducing a character and then bringing him/her into the story.

Mar 26, 2012 – Michael Thompson

Many writers have filled in a three act structure with a scene outline only to miss the helpful step of first breaking down their scripts into sequences.

Mar 25, 2012 – Michael Thompson

The topic of how to write a screenplay in three acts is discussed by so many different sources that a beginning writer may find it all confusing.

Mar 25, 2012 – Michael Thompson

Structuring a screenplay can be intimidating, but first determining what the five major plot points in the story will be can greatly simplify the process.

Mar 24, 2012 – Michael Thompson

The right attitude and a few different approaches can help minimize lost productivity and get you back on the writing track quickly.

Mar 24, 2012 – James King

This first step in developing a good antagonist is understanding why we often like the bad guys in the first place.

Mar 22, 2012 – Paul Dail

Help with giving your characters good names; after all, your readers will be reading those names often enough.

Mar 22, 2012 – Patrick Smith

An active participant in SCBWI, Miriam has landed a three book contract. Here, she talks to Suite 101 on how it happened.

Mar 22, 2012 – Holly Stacey

Miriam Halahmy has been an active participant for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She tells Suite 101 how it helped her career.

Mar 22, 2012 – Holly Stacey

Food functions in complex social ways and often under a political doctrine. Writers should not overlook the narrative possibilities of using food metaphors.

Mar 22, 2012 – Sally Piper

Instructions for the aspiring author wishing to self-publish on Amazon.com. Learn how to earn money from your work, and make it available to Kindle readers.

Mar 21, 2012 – Shayna Abramson

A brief overview of all the key elements inside a screenplay's story structure and how these rules can help screenwriters sell their work.

Mar 19, 2012 – Michael Thompson

Writers looking for someone to tweak their words often enlist the services of an editor. The president of Thompson Writing & Editing shares her thoughts.

Mar 19, 2012 – Toby Welch

Movies are a visual medium. When crafting a screenplay it is better to tell a story visually before explaining things to the audience with dialogue.

Mar 19, 2012 – Michael Thompson

The difference between getting a screenplay read or thrown in the trash could come down to one page if the script is submitted improperly.

Mar 18, 2012 – Michael Thompson

Many beginning screenwriters make the mistake of writing scenes that are way too long or cluttering up their pages with useless "flashy" formatting.

Mar 18, 2012 – Michael Thompson

The first draft is one of the most challenging steps in the novel-writing process. Here are some tips on how to get started... and keep going.

Mar 17, 2012 – James King

A well-written book review can sway the opinions of those who read it, so there's every reason to make sure you write a good one.

Mar 16, 2012 – Patrick Smith