
How to Use Story Like a Journalist for NaNoWriMo #PREPTOBER
Whether it is your first time trying to write a novel in November, or if you’re […]

Making Us Care
I’ve been talking to a lot of people lately about book openings, specifically what you need […]

Setting and History
A setting is the sum of its history. Whether you’re writing contemporary fiction, or something set […]

Giving Your Story Depth
When talking about story depth, predominantly, you’re talking about how the author has handled themes in […]

Finding Your Voice
It can take courage to be yourself on the page. If you are writing “primly” or […]

The Power of Lists
I’ve talked before about the power of What If questions when it comes to creativity. What […]

Internal Monologue: When is Telling Showing
One of the first pieces of advice everyone gives to new writers is show, not tell. […]

Avoiding Emotional Redundancy
Every scene in your manuscript should have a purpose, and move the story forward. So obviously, […]