APRIL DAVILA
Award-Winning Author & Writing Coach
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142 OSTRICHES
Set against the unexpected splendor of an ostrich ranch in the California desert, April Dávila’s beautifully written debut conjures an absorbing and compelling heroine in a story of courage, family and forgiveness.
“A vivid, uplifting debut...”
—Publishers Weekly
Recent Blog Posts
How to Handle Rejection
If you’re not getting rejected, you’re not putting yourself out there enough. Here’s how to handle rejection like a grown up.
Librarians: The Unsung Heroes of Our Communities
Librarians are there to help and libraries are more than just buildings filled with books, they are a touchstone of community and knowledge.
Celebrating Three Years of “142 Ostriches” (and some exciting news)
Three years ago, Kensington Books released my debut novel, “142 Ostriches.” This week, I’m excited to announce there’s a film in the works.
The Science of Reading for Inspiration
Inspiration is in the simple, transformative act of reading itself. It doesn’t matter what you read; the key is to just keep reading.
Dealing with Overwhelm
When faced with a seemingly insurmountable task of transforming thoughts into words, the mind can get stuck in overwhelm.
Remind Us What Your Character Looks Like
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.