By Janice  Hardy Tension isn’t about what’s happening—it’s about what might happen next. Great stories keep us on the edge of our seats, b...

By Janice Hardy One of the more common reasons why a story isn't working is the lack of a strong conflict. Without conflict there i...

By Janice Hardy Sometimes the best fix isn’t changing what characters say—it’s changing where they say it. Before I dive in, I did a gue...

By Janice Hardy Does your protagonist really need to do that? Many writers struggle with plotting because they add “stuff” to a scene w...

By Penny Sansevieri Part of the Indie Author Series JH: If you’ve been running ads, posting on social media, and doing all the “right” thi...

By Janice Hardy It’s not the big, flashy moments that make characters unforgettable—it’s the subtle differences and distinctions. One of...

By Janice Hardy Bring your world to life without burying readers in the details. Crafting a setting is about more than telling readers w...

By Janice Hardy If your scene lacks excitement, try making someone squirm. I wrote an interrogation scene for my detective WIP that should ...

By Janice Hardy Your favorite book is more than a great read—it’s a masterclass in writing craft. I have a beat-up copy of Dave Duncan’s...

By Janice Hardy Many writers dread the middle of a novel—but writing a strong one is easier than you think. When I was new to writing, every...