Two books to help develop characters with depth As writers and editors, we’re always on the lookout for resources that will help us and our
How to plan, build, and sustain a multi-book story that keeps readers hooked By Michele Chiappetta Writing a series of novels is demanding. How
By Andrea C. Neil WRITE A RICHER STORY FOR YOUR READERS How many people do you know who think and sound exactly the same?
By Michelle Chiappetta Employ these tips for effective flashbacks We’ve all done it, or at least we’ve all read the draft of a writer
Picture this: You share a scene you’ve written with your writers’ group, excited to see what they think. You finish reading, wait eagerly for their
What’s that on the horizon? Is it a bird…? A plane…? Well, if it’s your story and you’re hinting at what’s coming later, then it’s
By Michele Chiappetta Why Mastering This Technique Improves Your Fiction What is narrative distance? In essence, narrative distance is another way of describing how
by Andrea C. Neil Your Readers Deserve a lot of Credit. And here’s why! They are smart cookies. Welcome to our New Writer
HOW THINKING THROUGH THE BIG PICTURE CAN BENEFIT YOUR BOOK At Two Birds, we definitely get the appeal of following inspiration as it hits.
What is a Series Bible and why do you need one? A series bible is a place where you keep any and all information that’s
WHY THIS MATTERS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT In the best books, the ones that keep readers coming back for more, plot and
Slow Down and Improve Your Craft Your book is your very own creation. All yours. Look at that manuscript—you did that! It’s an expression of
