The more characters you have, the more important it is to remind us what they look like. It’s not enough to tell us once.
The Importance of Story Structure
Forget the Hero’s Journey, in my experience, there’s so much more to story structure. it’s much more about HOW you tell the story.
How to Turn Your Half-Finished Novel into a Completed Manuscript
I’m offering a series of free webinars called How to Turn Your Half-Finished Novel into a Completed Manuscript.
Best Books of 2023
Here they are, in no particular order and with no regard to publication date: the best books I read in 2023.
Please Don’t Send Your NaNoWriMo Manuscript to Agents
Apparently there is a whole contingent out there who send their NaNoWriMo Manuscript to agents starting December 1. WTF? Seriously.
The Best Ways to Write About Weight
Writing about weight empathetically and with research. This article covers understanding diverse experiences, mindful language, and fat stigma.
A Thanksgiving Poem
It’s Thanksgiving once again. As is tradition on my blog, I’d like to share a poem that captures the spirit of the holiday.