This week, open up your story to playful discovery.

Book recommendation: HOW MUCH OF THESE HILLS IS GOLD, by C Pam Zhang.

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This week, think about what seeds to drop in your story, and how to let them flower.

Book recommendation: DANGEROUS LAUGHTER, by Steven Milhauser.

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This week, writer Ann Yu-Kyung Choi talks about a fascinating technique for inhabiting your characters.

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Try stepping away from the computer this week and discover the ancient magic of writing by hand.

Book recommendation: The Upstairs House, Julia Fine.

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This week, try stretching your verbs and banning "to be" from your vocabulary.

Book recommendation: The Lost Book of Adana Moreau, Michael Zapata

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This week, make sure your story fulfills its promises and gets to the fireworks factory.

Book recommendation: LONG BRIGHT RIVER, Liz Moore

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This week, explore what is fragile in your character's life.

Book recommendation: Before and After the Book Deal, by Courtney Maum

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This week, I chat with novelist Kirstin Allio about using a musical technique to improve your revision.

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This week, try using a classic five-act structure to give your story some shape.

Book recommendation: Leave the World Behind, by Rumaan Alam

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This week, I'm talking about switching up your point of view.

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