Keeping Pace

In a way, pacing in a book is like interval training.  The reader would get worn […]

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 […]

Let’s Do the Twist

So you’ve come up with a clever twist that you think no one will ever see […]

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, […]