Practical guidance for fiction writers who want to strengthen story structure, character arcs, pacing, and point of view.
One of the best things a writer can do for their story is to take a step back and think about where their book will land in the marketplace. Yes, even before you’ve written the first draft. And especially before you head into revision. For a long time, I would’ve said my ideal writer looks […]
‘Tis the season of haunted houses! My husband and I went to one last weekend, hosted by a local brewery. Picture it: an outdoor maze winding along the bank of a salt marsh beneath the bright moon, smoke in the air, flashing lights, and people lurking behind dark windows and cracked coffins, waiting to grab
When I was little, I spent my summers in Richmond, VA with my dad. Our weekdays revolved around the pool, with tennis lessons tucked in between early-morning and late-afternoon swim team practices. Painfully shy, I avoided most other activities by constantly escaping into an ever-present library book. Shocking, I know. Every Saturday, we made the
