We all have our unique backgrounds and cultural influences in our upbringing. Listen in as Pulitzer Prize nominated author, Victor Villasenor, discusses his own childhood. Listen and imagine how his story informs his writing, then ask how your own story...

The founder of MyLatinoVoice.com, Rosa Alonso, offers great tips on how to develop an effective Latino character.

The founder of MyLatinoVoice.com, Rosa Alonso, offers great tips on how to develop an effective Latino character. Click here to play this audio clip

Author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly believes many indie authors get the short end of the stick when it comes to book reviews. Authors will join groups that promise great book reviews in exchange for payment, but then the...

Author William Heath approaches writing historical nonfiction with the enthusiasm and focus of a fanatic. He typically spends years researching a project, combing through numerous archives and resources. He feels this process is necessary if you want...

Fantasy stories can take place in real or imaginary places and can be characterized as "low fantasy" or "high fantasy". Low fantasy stories are set in the real world and include magical elements or beings. High fantasy stories are set in alternative...

What type of writer are you? What are your strengths and weaknesses as a writer, and what topics are you passionate about? These are all questions that writers need to ask themselves to determine where they should focus their writing efforts. Author...

What type of writer are you? What are your strengths and weaknesses as a writer, and what topics are you passionate about? These are all questions that writers need to ask themselves to determine where they should focus their writing efforts. Author...

Award-winning author, screenwriter, and editor Mike Robinson recommends writers explore different writing formats and mediums to help strengthen their craft. He's found that screenplays and novels complement each other really well, because writers can...

Author William Heath approaches writing historical nonfiction with the enthusiasm and focus of a fanatic. He typically spends years researching a project, combing through numerous archives and resources. He feels this process is necessary if you want...