COMMON FICTION ERRORS – a Checklist from Jessica Morrell’s Editor’s Desk and Kiffer Brown – a Chanticleer Writer’s Toolbox post
15 Tips for Story Development from Jessica Morrell, top-tiered developmental editor, and Kiffer Brown.
15 Tips for Story Development from Jessica Morrell, top-tiered developmental editor, and Kiffer Brown.
Finite? Infinite? Overlapping? Learn about the different kinds of book series being written by contemporary authors! Part 1 of 4 in a Chanticleer Toolbox article on writing a book series with a spotlight on our Book Series Awards
Inciting incidents, Story Problems, Protagonists and Antagonists, Atmosphere, and other Writing Craft Tips and Nudges to help you keep your writing groove on!
NaNoWriMo or NOT -- Some motivation to keep going with your work in progress. Stay strong and you'll make it! Chanticleer believes in you!
The ins and outs of Unlikeable Characters and tips of what to do with them. Plus, helpful articles and handy links for improving writing craft.
The passionate ideas come when the critic in our mind is silenced. Go ahead, Fall in Love with Your Story! Pour your heart and soul into the rough draft with reckless abandon--whether or not you NaNoWriMo.
"Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way." Here are some tips to help you find your way. A personal look at what makes writing work best for one author.
A brief discussion on the ins and outs of genre, and why knowing your genre is important to marketing! We'll look at thoughts from Kazuo Ishiguro, J.D. Barker, and Ursula K. Le Guin for thoughts from across the spectrum. And Patrick O'Brien fans will find a special treat in this article.
Breaking down the latest in Craft Book suggestions related to Conflict & Beats - full of helpful links and suggestions to bring out your best writing for your works.
How-To tips and examples for adding fuel your characters' fires. Your character should always have a lot to prove and master, so he or she can get off on the wrong foot and things can go downhill from there. Naturally.