Beyond Quotation Marks: How to Write Dynamic Dialogue
Writing dialogue begins with understanding the differences between direct, indirect, and summarized dialogue. By Cristina Hartmann June 2nd, 2025 Anyone who has been...
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7 Tips for How to Write a Picture Book
How do you write a picture book that young readers fall in love with? There’s no easy answer, but it starts with reading as many...
On the Art of Writing YA Horror
Writing an unforgettable YA Horror novel takes more than just telling a scary story. Use craft tools like sensory details and character agency to make...
The Top 3 Author Tools for Plotting and Writing Your Next Novel
Sometimes, pen and paper just don’t cut it and we need more advanced author tools. A laptop is just the start. By Chelsea Moyer...
How to Write Faster From a Very Slow Writer
The answer to how to write faster starts with making a game plan, eliminating distractions, and finding a ritual that works for you. By...
9 Tips on How to Write a Book for Young Adults
Studying craft is a great way to learn how to write a book for young adults. VCFA’s Writing for Children and Young Adult’s MFA program...