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
Tag: Writing Craft
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: 5 Craft Books for Romance Writers
By Marissa Dunham // Have you fallen in love with romance novels? Curated today is a list of five craft books that will both inspire your passion for novels in Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: 5 Craft Books for Mystery Writers
By Marissa Dunham // Marissa’s Take On is starting a new focus for its monthly book reviews. Each month all five craft books will be centered on a specific genre. Continue reading
GUEST BLOG POST: Creating Like a Kindergartener
By Kelli Devan Edwards // My daughter is an artist. I recognized her talent when she was a little girl and commissioned her to work magic on the bulletin boards Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Big Names, New Releases in Writing Craft Books
By Marissa Dunham // Atwood, Patchett, and Murakami. The big names in writing have been busy during the pandemic slow-down, and they all seem to be putting out new material Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Craft Books on Revision for Writers
By Marissa Dunham // How do you approach revision? Books on revision are as good a place as any to start. It’s important to know that whatever you may learn Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Reference Books for Writers
By Marissa Dunham // Reference books for creative writers and writers of nonfiction are sadly forgotten friends on recommended book lists. And I thought why not give them the spotlight Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: The Five Best Selling Books on Writing Craft
By Marissa Dunham // The best sellers among books on craft are some of the most beloved books for growing writers. They comfort and reassure us that what we’re doing, Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Writing Craft Books on Dialogue
By Marissa Dunham // Nestled within the table of contents of most craft books, you’ll find that one reliable chapter on dialogue. In Burroway’s classic, Writing Fiction, the section on Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Writing Craft Books on Character
By Marissa Dunham // When doing prep work for a new or existing character, I confess that I don’t like using character sheets. What are their goals? What’s their favorite Continue reading