April Davila - Author
As writers, we’ve all been there - staring at a stubborn chapter, a tricky character, or a plot that refuses to cooperate. It can feel like running into a brick wall, over and over, until you start wondering if there’s any point to your suffering. … [Continue reading] about When to Pause and When to Push Through
The start of a new year always feels like a fresh slate, doesn’t it? It’s that perfect time to set writing goals and dream about what’s possible for your craft. Whether you’re working on a novel, essays, or just trying to build a daily writing habit, … [Continue reading] about Setting Writing Goals That Actually Work
Have you ever stopped to wonder how your mind works as a writer? Do you think in words, pictures, or something else entirely? Understanding your thinking style can be a powerful tool for enhancing your storytelling and making your writing more … [Continue reading] about Words, Pictures, or Feelings: How Your Thinking Style Shapes Your Writing
In our relentlessly practical world, where efficiency and productivity are often prized above all else, fiction writing can sometimes be dismissed as a frivolous pastime—a luxury that serves no real purpose. But those of us who dwell in the realms of … [Continue reading] about The Indispensable Art of Fiction Writing
Last week, I was in an online discussion with a group of fellow writers, and a thought-provoking topic surfaced: Why do we write? What drives us to spend countless hours creating characters, crafting worlds, and subjecting these figments of our … [Continue reading] about Why I Write
In writing a novel, there comes a pivotal stage that just about every author faces affectionately known as the "messy middle." It's that stage where the initial spark has dimmed slightly and the end still seems a long way off. During this phase, many … [Continue reading] about Embracing the Messy Middle
Recently, I had a discussion with a client who is crafting a novel about a woman who experiences mysterious blackouts, waking up in unfamiliar places without any recollection of her whereabouts. The premise itself is intriguing, but our conversation … [Continue reading] about Embracing Conflict: Why Being Hard on Your Characters Creates Compelling Stories