Welcome to Writer’s Block Party, author spotlight edition! We are so excited to have Lily Anderson with us, talking about her upcoming release, Undead Girl Gang, out in the world on May 8. Thanks for joining us, Lily! We’re so happy to have you featured on the blog today, Lily! To start off, could you give us a quick… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Lily Anderson
In our “Reading Recs for…” series we’ll recommend reads for certain topics that we run into often. Here at Writer’s Block Party, we love a good series! Why read one book when you can write two or three or four all set in the same world with the same characters? But there’s nothing… Continue reading Reading Recs for Sequels
I’ve always been the type of media consumer who loved a romantic subplot. I adored it in TV shows and always craved more in books when I was a teenager. There was always something so magical about the tension between two characters—that push and pull before ah, yes! The long awaited kiss (and I would… Continue reading UST A Little More Tension
Okay, so maybe I didn’t think this through. No, I don’t suggest you murder anyone. (*cough* Akshaya *cough* who thought this was exactly what I meant, and was like, shrug, makes sense). Nor do I agree with the reason for making a Horcrux (to gain immortality). Let’s not be narcissistic here. Unless… that happens to… Continue reading How to Make Your Book into a Horcrux
In A World… is a series of posts about world building, where our contributors share strategies and tips for creating well-rounded worlds. When I was in college, I had an internship where I was a mentor for international students. Before I (or any of the other mentors) was allowed to work with those international students,… Continue reading In A World…: Intercultural Communication
My favorite types of characters are the ones who stir the pot and make things interesting. Take for example, Blair Waldorf from GOSSIP GIRL: she always had a new scheme up her sleeve that’s either going to benefit herself, her friends, or take someone down. (Eat dust Little J.) I think a lot of us… Continue reading Acing Grey Characters
So, this post is to help you find your writing style or voice. When we first get started writing, we are usually given a lot of resources for how to plot with things like three-act structure, how to create conflict, or world-building. But as we’re learning all of these writing techniques, we’re also trying to… Continue reading Finding Your Writing Style
WBP is hosting another post for DVPit’s blog hop this week! #DVpit, the Twitter pitch event for marginalized creators, is returning for its fifth run this April. In preparation for the main event, Writer’s Block Party is hosting a guest post from author and literary agent Hannah Fergesen as part of the #DVpit blog hop!… Continue reading What Do You Have To Lose?: Infusing Your Characters With Personal Stakes | DVPit Blog Hop
We are so excited to host the next post in the #DVPit blog hop! #DVpit, the Twitter pitch event for marginalized creators, is returning for its fifth run this April. In preparation for the main event, Writer’s Block Party is hosting a guest post from YA author and CAKE Literary co-founder Sona Charaipotra as part… Continue reading On Building Plot: Three Act Structure in Fiction
Hello, Writer’s Block Party readers! Today we’re delighted to feature a guest post by Rachel Griffin. Look forward to the occasional guest contributor appearing on our blog from now on! Last Thursday I was buried in revision notes when my calendar chimed with a reminder. It said my housekeeper would be arriving in one… Continue reading Guest Post with Rachel Griffin: On Sharing Early Work With Critique Partners
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