by T. A. Barron | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, For Writers, On Writing
All Your Writing Questions, Answered! Other writers often ask me questions about how I started writing and for advice on their writing. I try answering your emails and Facebook posts and responding to as many writing questions as possible, but sometimes I can’t get to...
by T. A. Barron | May 24, 2022 | Blog, For Writers, On Writing
Bringing a Character to Life Making characters come alive is one of the trickiest, but most important elements of writing. When you see how they look in your mind — and can hear their voice echoing — then you’ve begun to know who they are. But it’s not...
by T. A. Barron | Jul 28, 2021 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, On Reading, On Writing
The Power of Stories Writers have a special power — the power of stories. Authors, at their very core, are storytellers. When we publish a book, we invite readers into a different world and tell them about what they’ll find there. Storytelling is an art form...
by T. A. Barron | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, For Nature Lovers, For Writers, On Nature & the Environment, On Writing
Nature as a Character Making characters come alive is one of the trickiest but most important elements of writing. Before I start to write, I usually take extensive notes about each character. I then expand that description even further as I get to know them better...
by T. A. Barron | Oct 20, 2020 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, For Writers, On Writing
How to Become a Better Writer Using Villains I often receive letters and messages from fans asking for writing advice, and I do my best to point them toward the many resources for writers on my website. But as we move closer to Halloween, I thought I’d offer those...
by T. A. Barron | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog, Contests, Encouraging Writers, For Writers, On Writing
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