Why are you keeping me from writing?
Published: Sat, 09/13/14
In a recent episode of BoJack Horseman, Netfli 's animated series about a washed-up actor eager for a comeback, BoJack decides to write his memoirs.
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3 steps to writing a book in 3 months
Published: Fri, 09/05/14
Not too long ago, a very smart lady by the name of Chelsea Beauchamp, the deliberate living strategist for women who want to have it all, said a very…
WriteByNight Turns 5
Published: Thu, 08/28/14
Today is a very special day. It's WriteByNight's 5-year anniversary! WBN cofounder David Duhr writes about the milestone on our blog:"Sometime in the…
On Narrative Perspective, Consistency and Clowns
Published: Fri, 08/22/14
Recently on WBN's blog I laid down some truth on "How to Resolve a Character Arc." My main rule boils down to this: Satisfy your reader's e…
How to Resolve a Character Arc
Published: Sat, 08/09/14
Recently we've chatted on our blog about methods to help you start writing and methods to help you stop writing. Oh, but what about that meaty middle?…
One writer's experience of working with a manuscript consultant
Published: Sat, 08/02/14
Not too long ago, we had the pleasure of working with Sonia Koso, author of the recently released Smart Blondes. At that time, she was a first-time…
The Truth About Writer's Block
Published: Fri, 07/25/14
When I was 20 years old, I stopped writing, and not by choice. It happened suddenly and without e planation (or so it seemed). I went to sleep one day…
When should you stop rewriting?
Published: Wed, 07/16/14
Likely you've heard the a iom "Writing is rewriting." What this means is that the rewriting and revision stage is where most of the real work gets…
Listen to our craft talks FREE
Published: Thu, 07/10/14
We have a gift for you today, WriteByNighters. There's no special occasion. Just an opportunity to share some valuable content, all at the click of a…
Three easy steps to showing your character who's boss
Published: Thu, 07/03/14
When I first dreamed up Swithin Eliot, the would-be protagonist of my then unfinished novella, he was entirely mine. I would set aside four hours a…