Does writing dialogue give you a massive headache? After this post, you'll be able to skip merrily over the landmines that make it so.

How can a writer effectively hone their craft?

With your first draft complete, it's time to perform the real magic: revision!

To climb from amateur author to seasoned veteran, there are two main things an author needs: practice, and feedback.

Chaos. That's what it is. And that's what a first draft is supposed to be.

Crafting a book outline before you embark on your project can help you avert a mental breakdown when you can't figure out what happens next.

Your book's first impression to the world is its opening paragraph. It's like the first cry of a baby upon its entrance to Earth.

Many a time I see authors asking, "How do I start writing?" And to this, the popular response is "Just write." But is it really that simple?