Have you ever paused mid scene and wondered whether your characters walked across the room or are walking? You are not alone. Many writers wrestle with tense. If you’ve ever […]
Hooking the Reader: The Psychology of a Page-Turner
What neuroscience can teach us about writing unforgettable first pages. Writers talk a lot about “hooking the reader,” especially on that all-important first page. But what does that actually mean? […]
Do You Really Need a High Concept Idea?
There’s a moment in nearly every writer’s journey where we ask ourselves: is my story “big” enough? Maybe you’ve heard the term “high concept” thrown around in writing groups or […]
Mindfulness and the Writing Life: How Meditation Supports Creativity
“Meditation is not about becoming a different person. It’s about being the person you already are, with a little more clarity, a little more space, and a lot more presence.”—Dan […]
Why Workshops S**k and Why Professional Feedback Matters
Over the years, I’ve met so many writers who stopped writing for months (or even years) not because they didn’t care anymore, but because of what happened in a workshop. […]
How Writers Can Use AI (And When They Shouldn’t)
AI is everywhere, and in creative circles, it stirs strong feelings. Some writers are curious. Others resist. Many feel a mix of excitement and fear. The questions are familiar: Will […]
When You Don’t Want Certain People to Know You’re Writing
A writer I know once confided, quietly: “I don’t want people to know I’m writing.” I say writer because that’s exactly what she is, even if she isn’t ready for […]