Craft

Kill! Kill! Kill! (Your Darlings)

Or, for the less extreme: "The Art of Letting Go"

Jul 3 •

Sorry, Writers, There Is No Formula

Writing is the best form of learning.

Jun 26 •

Keep Readers Hooked with Effective Pacing

If you want readers to keep turning pages, continually trim and tighten your scenes.

Jun 12 •

Don't Just Report the Story. Pull Your Readers in.

Bring your story to life with sensory details

May 29 •

Do You Forge Ahead or Revise as You Go?

Balancing Progress and Refinement in Fiction Writing

May 15 •

Pressure Points: Unveiling True Character in Fiction

Exploring the Dichotomy Between Internal Character and Characterization

Apr 24 •

The Perfect Pitch: Crafting a Compelling Logline

Discover essential strategies for creating impactful loglines

Apr 17 •

Hooking Readers: Overcoming Slow Story Starts

Use these tips to capture your reader's attention early

Apr 10 •

Celebrating One Year on Substack: My Favorite Posts!

Some overlooked gems for fiction writers and other humans

Apr 3 •

Erase the Excess: Intensify Your Story by Trimming Scenes

How to Maintain Momentum by Removing Fluff from Scene Openings and Endings

Mar 27 •

New Class: Comics Storytelling Mastery

Transform your script writing skills with my exclusive live webinar coming March 27

Feb 27 •

Crafting Momentum: Ensuring Your Story Moves Toward Its Climactic Resolution

Six Essential Steps for Evaluating and Enhancing Your Story's Progress

Feb 13 •

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