How to capture emotions with words. If you are not constantly gathering words, you're not growing as a writer. Jessica Morrell shares her thoughts.
We might not seem big on April Fools' Day at Chanticleer with only The Mark Twain Award appearing to cater to humor writing, but we all know that humor is key for almost any story. What better way to keep the reader engaged other than laugh out loud moments? Plus a classic video on "How to Harvest Spaghetti" for your viewing pleasure!
Character Development is a tricky matte and requires continuous craft refinement. Here are tips for describing character coupled with the idea of beats in dialogue mechanics. As Spock would say, "Fascinating."
A look at more advanced ways of considering writing from some of the best craft books to come out in the last decade. Consider the narrator in your story, structure, proportion, and, most importantly, the heart of your work.
If you’re serious about writing, you must notice subtext and how to convey it. And that often begins with the eyes.
Working through your novel? Not sure where to go next in terms of plotting, structure, or worldbuilding? Prime your brainstorming pump with these tips.
Secondary Characters. They can drive their co-stars crazy and they can also drive the plot. They can star in their own subplots and often support the protagonist’s goals. Or thwart the protagonist’s goals.
What a Letter to Yourself Has to Do with Your WORK-IN-PROGRESS or NaNoWriMo? Editing on a Budget - a fresh perspective on editing from David Beaumier, the newest member of the Chanticleer Team.
Nothing kills a book faster than never finishing that initial draft. Michelle Rene, multi-award winning, published author shares her secrets to crossing the Finish Line of writing a story. NaNoWriMo or Not!
NaNoWriMo or Not -- these are some great tips from Jessica Morrell and bestselling authors for Unspooling Your Story Thread for your next work or to intensify your work-in-progress.