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Gloria Russell

Gloria Russell is a freelance writer and fiction author based in Colorado with years of experience covering writing craft, short story form, and the self-publishing life. She writes across fiction technique, genre conventions, character and plot development, and the practical how-to of turning a story idea into a finished draft. Gloria pairs a working writer's perspective with a teacher's knack for making the craft side of fiction feel doable. When she isn't writing short stories, you'll find her knitting through a new project or stomping around a mountain somewhere near home.
Gloria Russell

Articles by Gloria Russell

Your Complete Guide to 23 Different Types of Characters in Fiction
Your Complete Guide to 23 Different Types of Characters in Fiction
The difference between a forgettable novel and a bestseller ...
The 5 Best Pen Name Generator Tools for Writers (2026 Guide)
The 5 Best Pen Name Generator Tools for Writers (2026 Guide)
You've written the book. Now you're stuck on the byline. A ...
Characteristics of Absurdist Fiction + 10 Examples
Characteristics of Absurdist Fiction + 10 Examples
What does the word "absurd" bring to mind for you? If someo ...