Figuring out a character’s arc is, for me, the key that unlocks the plot of the whole book I’m about to write.

In my opinion, plot is the obstacle course through which your protagonist grows. Of course, your protagonist doesn’t always need to end up a good person, or even a changed person. But ideally, your protagonist has learned something about their world that changes everything.

So what are the important steps of a character’s growth?

Some tips on how to market your author skills on resumes and in job interviews!

Two writer friends reflect on their authorly paths and how they came together in a very serendipitous way.