writing
Everything you need to write better stories. Here you'll find guides on character development, plot structure, dialogue, pacing, and everything in between. This section will help you write your first draft, polish your tenth novel, and even explore new genres and scenes you've never thought about!
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How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction
Let’s be honest: one of the most fun parts of a fantasy book is the introduction of magic. Seriously, if your story’s blurb has an intriguing magic system, I’m reading…
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How to Write & Outline a Book Series
I grew up reading a lot of book series. In fact, the very books I read, the Oxford Reading Tree series, were—cue the drum roll—a series. So was the Mallory…
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On Writing: What is a Central Conflict?
In case you haven’t been able to tell from my last blog on writing trauma, I’m back to working on my manuscript. And that’s not all; I’m also working on…
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On Writing Trauma: How to Do Justice to Your Story & Readers
Okay, so this one’s a popular request. I’ve got many emails and comments under my post, On Writing Emotions to cover how to write trauma in fiction, so here we…
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How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly
I recently reread the opening line of my manuscript and regretted everything. Seriously, it wasn’t bad—it just didn’t hit. Which sucks because my editor thinks it’s pretty good. But—and this…