Research
Adam Firestone Discusses Packing Iron: Tactical and Practical Concerns for Characters Who Carry Guns
We always have a bang-up time whenever weapons expert ADAM FIRESTONE joins us, and today is no exception. His past posts have covered all kinds of weapons our characters might use. Today, he describes both [...]
Lesann Berry presents: Embrace the Pain of Research
Writing and research go hand in hand because getting your facts right is as important as punctuation, pacing, and plot. Author Lesann Berry talks about fact finding basics and how research can enhance your story. Great to have [...]
How to Survive and Thrive in the Publishing House Slush Pile with Shelly Ellis
The slush pile can be a frustrating place to be at times, especially if you can’t seem to get out of it. Shelly Ellis gives us classic, back-to-basics advice on how to survive between submission [...]
Adam Firestone: Looks Can Be Deceiving
If you’re writing a scene that involves firepower of any kind and you need expert advice, Adam Firestone is your man. He returns this week to share his technical knowledge about some weapons whose looks [...]
James Bond Meets Nora Ephron. Or Is It The Other Way Around?
RU contributor and NYT bestselling author Ruth Harris tells us how headlines, current culture, and love after forty inspired her to write her latest book, THE CHANEL CAPER. Welcome back, Ruth! For a long time I’ve [...]
Weekly Lecture Schedule: April 1 – April 5, 2013
We’re kicking off the first week of April with more great lectures. Bring your leftover Easter candy and join us. Mon, 4/1 – Making Your Characters Leap Off the Page with author Terri L. Austin Wed, [...]
Novel Spots with Loucinda McGary – Setting: Using Instant Recognition
The Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Great Wall of China. Trafalgar Square. Even if you’ve never visited these places, they are familiar images. Loucinda McGary is back with another Novel Spots post on setting and how the use of iconic [...]
Adam Firestone: Information System Security and Identity Management Concepts for Writers
Regular columnist ADAM FIRESTONE returns today with a slightly different topic than his usual fare. In addition to his expertise with weaponry, Adam is also a font of knowledge about computers and cyber crime. Whether [...]
What’s in a Name: Assault Rifles, Assault Weapons and the Deliberate Imprecision of Language by Adam Firestone
Weapons expert ADAM FIRESTONE tackles a hot topic this week, explaining the history and correct terminology concerning a specific type of firearm. Our goal is not to douse a fire with gasoline, but to give [...]
Novel Spots with Loucinda McGary
When I was in high school, I read a book about a teen heroine who routinely rode her bike to the Krispy Kreme for a donut and a Coke. I was captivated by the setting [...]
