The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, is full of literary devices to fill your writer's toolbox. But how does the opening scene establish the rest of the book so well?
Tug-of-War Dialogue: Blood Heir by Amelie Wen Zhao
Dialogue can be difficult to write, especially if your characters clash. Blood Heir by Amalie Wen Zhao teaches us the art of compelling dialogue.
Drum
What happens when the inspiration to write poetry hits during the origin of a fantasy novel? Well, if it begged to be written, I might as well share it too.
To Pants or Not to Pants
What does it mean to be a pantser during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? If you write without an outline, this might be the label for you.
To Plan or Not to Plan
What does it mean to be a "plotter" during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? If you live and die by the outline, this label just might be for you.
Rachel Sandell 