Plot Planning

Writing a mystery novel is a lot like writing any other kind of novel—you need to keep the reader engaged until the last page. Mystery author Connie Dial shares her...

According to “The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories” by British author Christopher Booker, the seven basic story themes or plots that have continuously fascinated...

Jessica Blau, best-selling author of "The Summer of Naked Swim Parties" and "Drinking Closer to Home," talks about what makes a great sex scene in a novel. www.authorlearningcenter...

Jessica Blau, best-selling author of "The Summer of Naked Swim Parties" and "Drinking Closer to Home," talks about what makes a great sex scene in a novel. www.authorlearningcenter...

World building is a special skill for authors. Agent Jessica Regel shares thoughts on how to do it well so that you readers can really connect to the world you've created...