Complexity Comes from Conflict
© 2025 Jessica R. Patch What makes a novel complex, and how do you as a writer create it to make a compelling story? Many times, an author chooses one…
Suspense, a Key Element in Any Story
© 2023 Deborah Sprinkle Suspense makes a story worth our time. Think about it. What keeps you glued to the movie screen or turning the pages? Two of the elements…
Ramp Up the Suspense
© 2022 Loretta Eidson Her nightlight reflected the edge of a serrated knife. The intruder twisted it in circles with his fingers while the pungent odor of gasoline assaulted her…