
Getting the Details Right
I was part of a panel discussion recently about explosions in film and fiction, and one […]

Choosing an Exciting Setting
This month, we’re talking about ways to approach plotting your story, but you also need to […]

Weather in Your Story
Today is wet, rainy and cold. A week ago, everyone was wearing short sleeves. There’s a […]

Managing the Passage of Time
I’ve been re-watching an old 80’s sitcom that recently popped up on one of the streaming […]

Beach Day Supplies
My Bean to Bar Mysteries are set on Galveston Island. How could I celebrate that setting […]

First Drafts
I know this is something I’ve talked about before, but I just want to re-emphasize the […]

Improving Scene Types
This section of my novel writing class at UTA is covering techniques for writing different kinds […]

Scene and Sequel
A scene is a unit of conflict experienced by the characters. It can cover a whole chapter, […]