Part two discusses the need for careful consideration of story stakes, overall pacing, and why words matter with examples of how word choices affect pace.
Category: Writing
You Can Develop a Page-Turning Plot with Character First
Part one of two, discusses the Russian nesting dolls method of developing a story, including examples of how both pantsers and planners can use this method.
My Journey to a Trilogy + A look at: And When I Wake
A reveal of the of log lines created for the three books of the The Fellowship Dystopia and shares a sneak peek at And When I Wake, book three before it’s release in Dec 2025.
10 Mindset Shifts to Build Your “I Can Handle This” Toolkit
Sometimes being a writer is overwhelming. So much to learn. So much to do. Here are 10 mindset shifts that will help you say “I can handle this.”
The Emotional Toll of Writing Dark Fiction
I created characters I thought couldn’t exist in America—then watched them appear on the news. How to keep writing when reality feels dystopian.