Randall Wallace, the amazingly talented director, writer, and producer of many movies, including Braveheart, has certainly had his share of success—but handling success can be its battle. Wallace shares how he confronts the pressure to succeed in writing...

Author David Corbett discusses how moments of unbridled emotion can really define a character or introduce a turning point in your story. He offers the same advice that he gives to his writing students: Look for moments when your character can say...

Dan Gerstein, President of Gotham Ghostwriters, discusses how to create successful collaborative writing relationships. He advises setting expectations upfront with the client. The conversation should cover the time schedule or a realistic expectation...

Magazine editor Brian Summerfield explains how you can stand out from the crowd when trying for your next freelance writing job. He also explains why editors are so busy that they can't sift through all the pitches fully, and that's why they need your...

Dan Gerstein, President of Gotham Ghostwriters, discusses how to create successful collaborative writing relationships. He advises setting expectations upfront with the client. The conversation should cover the time schedule or a realistic expectation...

One of the main challenges when writing sci-fi and fantasy is connecting and engaging with readers throughout a strange and unfamiliar plot. This can be incredibly difficult at the beginning of your story, when you want your readers to feel engaged...

In this interview we meet Ethlie Ann Vare, an author, screenwriter, story editor, and creative consultant in Hollywood. She is best known for her work on the television shows CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda. Ethlie describes...

Magazine editor Brian Summerfield explains how you can stand out from the crowd when trying for your next freelance writing job. He also explains why editors are so busy that they can't sift through all the pitches fully, and that's why they need your...

You've probably already discovered how difficult capturing a potential reader's attention online can be. Driving traffic to your web site is quite a challenge. Internet users move from site to site rather quickly. With so many options, the chances...