APRIL DAVILA
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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
3 Ways to Structure Your Pages Into a Story
If you’ve been writing and writing, and you’re not sure how to turn your pages into a story, here are three strategies you can try.
Finding Story Structure
There are two things I can share with confidence that might help someone struggling with how to find their story structure.
The Dreaded Cliché (And How To Avoid It)
How do we know if we’ve written something special or if we are, instead, invoking the dreaded cliché to create tired, boring prose?
When Creative Panic Sets In
For all the stories I know I have inside me, I can’t seem to finish even this first novel to a level that I’m satisfied with. The creative panic sets in.
The Power to Encourage Other Writers
Ever since the Pasadena Festival of Women Authors a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been thinking about the power that writers have to encourage other writers.
My Blog is Listed on the Writer’s Digest List of 101 Best Websites for Writers!
I am so excited to announce that AprilDavila.com has been chosen by Writer’s Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers.
Pasadena Festival of Women Authors 2017
I’m so excited for the 2017 Pasadena Festival of Women Authors this Saturday. I’m like a little kid waiting for Christmas.
The Importance of Having A Writer’s Office
In our new home, I have my own space to call my writer’s office. I’ve decorated it and made it comfortable. Here’s why you should too.
Mastering the Art of Writing Through Practice
To write stunning prose in truly new and surprising ways, we must know the basic tools of the trade and practice using them until they are second nature.
In Praise of the Synopsis
The synopsis might be one of the most underrated writing tools that we, as writers, have at our disposal. Forget the agent, and write one for yourself.