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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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 a number of short stories. It’s probably the weather—the rain,…
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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 are. The reason this took me a while is because…
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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 is a me problem—I do this thing where I start…
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How to Write A Murder Mystery
So, recently I’ve been watching and reading a lot of murder mysteries. It’s a fall thing really. When the weather gets colder and the cafes start serving pumpkin spice latte, I like to curl up with a good murder mystery. …
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How to Write Effective Endings
To quote Chuck Shurley from Supernatural: “Endings are hard. Any chapped-*** monkey with a keyboard can **** out a beginning, but endings are impossible. You try to tie up every loose end, but you never can. The fans are always…
