Is dislocating a thumb to escape handcuffs a "thing?" Recently, at a writer's conference, I was on a panel called "Blood …
Criminal Sketch Art
If your character has witnessed or been a victim of a crime, you might write them meeting with a criminal sketch artist. …
The Truth About the Polygraph Test
A character is murdered. All fingers point toward the hero who, in an effort to prove their innocence, quickly submits …
Psychopath/Sociopath – Organized/Disorganized
If you are trying to decide whether the killer in your manuscript is a psychopath or sociopath, this post will make your …
What Bullets Do to the Body & More
We all know that bullets do damage to a body. But do you really know why? Sure, the bullet makes a hole. But that hole …
Universal Facial Expressions
When it comes to communication, what is said actually says the least. As much as 65% of communication is unspoken[i]. It …
Being a Good Writer (and Being Ok With It)
Book reviews are precious to us authors. For one, nothing sells a reader a book as much as another reader saying why …
Writing Deception – Verbal Content and Style
Deception is manipulating the thoughts or feelings of others for personal gain. And, no matter how good our characters …
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How to Punch – Step by Step for Writers
In today's post we are going to learn how to punch which seems like a no brainer. I mean, most of us have punched …
Fight Write Round Two Muchahuahua
In Fight Write, Round Two, we watch a fight scene take shape. This is that scene. It is not perfect nor intended to be. …
Fight Write, Round Two Motivation
Hello FIGHTWRITER! If you made it to this page, it's highly possible that you bought my book. Thank you for …
Jousting for Writers
If a joust is in your work, this post is for you. Your jousting character will learn to dress the part, follow the rules …