Building Stronger Characters
Elena Hartwell’s The Construction of Character helps writers strengthen the craft tools in their toolbox and build stronger characters, regardless of genre.
Read moreA Blog for Readers and Writers of Mystery, Crime, and Suspense Fiction
Elena Hartwell’s The Construction of Character helps writers strengthen the craft tools in their toolbox and build stronger characters, regardless of genre.
Read moreI’ve said it often so you probably know I’m a pantser. My process is messy but I’ve written ten books[…]
Read moreTalking about what your readers expect your story to be and how this can be used to create tension, add surprise, and entertain.
Read moreReading three books a week means I have a towering ToBeRead Pile. Every writer will tell you they have authors[…]
Read moreThis uninvited internal editor has their place, but if left unmuzzled, they’ll slow or completely shut down my production. When I hit the mute button, I’m able to power through and finish that first draft.
Read moreStructure, Plot, and Beats: what are they, what is the difference, and are they necessary? Asking for a friend.
Read moreMy writing process is messy. And hard work. First get the story down. Sometimes it flows like honey from my[…]
Read moreI’m on a mission to find a set of common denominators that make characters generally beloved.
Read moreWhat are we going to do when machines become better at all things creative than we are? When they dream for us?
Read moreWhen is my novel done? This may be the question I’m asked most frequently by my students. It’s a subject[…]
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