April Davila - Author
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
A couple weeks ago, my son was on spring break and we went to see the Da Vinci exhibit at the California Science Center. It was an excellent exhibit. They basically hired a bunch of craftsmen to create the things that were in Da Vinci's journals and … [Continue reading] about Creative Space in a Busy Life