The Truth about Killing Characters Killing off characters is never easy, but there are times when it is absolutely necessary for the plot Read More »
Writing Comedy: Why the Best Humor is So Relatable No matter what genre you write, adding humor to your story can add a bit of sparkle to your work …
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Why Reading Nonfiction Makes You a Better Writer Nonfiction offers so much more than just facts. Here are my top nonfiction recommendations …
The 7-Step Process of Editing a Book Editing is arguably every writer's least favorite part of the process. But it doesn't have to painful or confusing …
Unpopular Opinion: There Are No Original Stories I have a long-standing hot take that stories don’t have to be original to be unique. Or to be worth reading …
How to Find Your Writing Passion When Life Gets Muddy Finding your passion can be tricky when life gets tough. Here are my thoughts as I’m tackling big life changes …
21 Compelling Reasons to Become a Writer Being a creative person has its upsides. If you’re considering a path in writing, here are some perks …
What Makes a Book Great? Books are far less subjective than you might think. Here are 5 elements that make a book unforgettable …
11 Mistakes I Made As an Amateur Writer We're all learning how to write better, but here are some habits I was definitely guilty of when I first started …