Famous duos run through books, TV shows, movies, and all other forms of media and entertainment. Here’s just a few of those duos, why their connections run so deep, and how their roles should be replicated to your own fiction writing.
Use Supporting Characters to Help and Hinder Your Protagonist Read More »
Your protagonist’s internal journey is only as strong as their external one. The environment the story is set in should be built up in conjunction with the character’s arc and the plot’s development.
Create an Impactful Story World Read More »
DNF’ing a book is a part of every reader’s life. There are foundational ideas that lower the chances of an author’s target reader closing their book for good.
Avoid the Dreaded DNF Read More »
Alpha readers and beta readers work hand in hand, but they very much belong at opposite ends of the drafting process.
Alpha Readers vs. Beta Readers and When to Find Them Read More »
In fiction writing, authors always reach a point where they believe their story is never going to be finished because it’s just not perfect yet. This week, I offer a look at what each subsequent draft of a novel should cover, so you don’t lose yourself in the rabbit hole of fixing every minor error before you either move forward with self-publishing or hiring a professional author.
How Many Drafts Is Too Many? Read More »
I have learned a lot over the past two-plus decades about what it takes to be both an editor and an author. This week, I cover a few of those lessons.
Balancing Being an Editor and Author Read More »
There’s something special about writing prompts. Even for someone who primarily sticks with the editing side of the book publishing process, I find them vital to stirring up creativity. I provide a few ways to make them work best for authors, no matter their preferred genre.
Make Writing Prompts Work for You Read More »
There are countless writing craft books on the shelves these days, spanning fiction and nonfiction, and every genre within those categories. I highlight two that I’ve discovered, two that should serve as the foundation of every fiction writer’s craft library.
Craft Books: Writing Resources Read More »
