Happy Monday! It is time for another round of writing links here on No Wasted Ink. This week I have a great bunch of writing craft articles for you. Some are for all writers and others for writers of fantasy and science fiction. I hope you find them to be useful! There is one article about rape and fiction that does contain situations of a sensitive nature. I believe the message of how to change this trope for today’s readers is important to consider, which is why it is included.

Conscience Place and Story Mind

WRITING ABOUT MUSIC IS LIKE…

5 Questions for Choosing a Protagonist Who Represents Your Story’s Theme

Back to the Basics

Narrative Drive – Do You Have It?

Motive: The Key to Writing Stories Readers Can’t Put Down

Six Rape Tropes and How to Replace Them

So, You Want to Be a Writer?

Writing Tips: Using Visual Inspiration For Your Stories

How to Ground (and Hook) Readers in Your Opening Scene