Ah, romance tropes. Where would we be without you?  Romance novels are built on established and well-loved tropes. Other genres, of...

Characters, like us, have goals that drive and motivate them. What are your characters' internal and external goals? What are yours?

If a story just isn't working, when do you choose to let go and set it aside? Jack Wong joins me this week to provide an author's viewpoint on letting a story go.

Choosing the correct point of view for your story changes how your readers receive your words. Which point of view is right for you?

It's important to make monsters and villains scary for the right reasons. Let's look at racism and ableism in fantasy and how to avoid them.

Villains are an important part of fantasy writing. Let's look at what makes a convincing villain—and why some villains fall flat.

Many writers and readers view romance novels as less legitimate than other genres. But romance holds an important place in the literary canon, and is so much fun!

For many people, September is a time to refresh and reset. Whatever prompts your need for change, it's time to refresh, reflect, and reset.

Grind culture is all around us, but we can choose to lessen its hold on our lives. Reject the grind and hustle to find balance in your life.

When writing about characters from different backgrounds or cultures, should you include accents and dialects in your writing? Let's discuss!