MARISSA’S TAKE ON: More To Character
By Marissa Dunham // Last month we delved deeper into craft books on plot. This month, we’re looking at character. Character and plot are a dynamic duo in craft talk. Continue reading
Category: Fiction
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: More to Plot
By Marissa Dunham // Last month was the final review on genre craft books. We covered craft related to genre expectations and trends in children’s literature, fantasy, romance, memoir, mystery, Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: 5 Craft Books for Children’s Authors
By Marissa Dunham // Books on how to write for young readers are valuable for writers learning their way. While elements like plot, symbolism, character motivation, and showing and telling Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: 5 Craft Books for Poets
By Marissa Dunham // In today’s column, I review books on how to write poems. Poetry can be exciting. Poetry can be strange. It can strike a nerve or say Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: 5 Craft Books for Memoir Writers
By Marissa Dunham // The books for this month will give you the trivia, tips, and emotional support necessary for wading into this very personal form of storytelling: the memoir. Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: 5 Craft Books for Horror Writers
By Marissa Dunham // Horror. What is it about the genre that sends shivers down our spines? The craft books recommended today cover genre tropes and writing advice that will Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: 5 Craft Books for Fantasy Writers
By Marissa Dunham // Craft books on fantasy writing come with some great advantages for writers getting started. And let’s face it, every time we start a new project or Continue reading
GUEST BLOG POST: Why Follow Genre Rules?
By Jacqui Murray // Every author knows about genres, how they stuff creative pieces into little boxes with a list of characteristics writers are encouraged to check off. Historical fiction Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: 5 Craft Books for Science Fiction Writers
By Marissa Dunham // Science fiction (SF) has some of the most unique genre tropes out there, and these craft books will help you discover them. The imaginative play, tight Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: 5 Craft Books for Historical Fiction Writers
By Marissa Dunham // Playing with craft and history is all about putting in the work! The craft books today on historical fiction will excite you to dig deeper into Continue reading