Writing Guides
What Are Editors Looking For In a First Line
I reached out to the editors of some really cool literary magazines and asked them what makes a first line stand out. These are people who read more opening lines...
What Are Editors Looking For In a First Line
I reached out to the editors of some really cool literary magazines and asked them what makes a first line stand out. These are people who read more opening lines...
Guilty Pleasure Fantasy Tropes
I defined “guilty pleasure” as something you enjoy despite knowing it's not generally well-regarded or popular.
Guilty Pleasure Fantasy Tropes
I defined “guilty pleasure” as something you enjoy despite knowing it's not generally well-regarded or popular.
How to Avoid Characters Getting Annoying
I love a flawed character. Give me the insecure, the arrogant, the walking disasters who make terrible choices. I’d take a well-written train wreck over a bland, perfect protagonist any...
How to Avoid Characters Getting Annoying
I love a flawed character. Give me the insecure, the arrogant, the walking disasters who make terrible choices. I’d take a well-written train wreck over a bland, perfect protagonist any...
What Makes Readers Abandon a Novel?
I’m currently deep in the trenches of the third draft of my fantasy manuscript and the ever-present fear that my protagonist might be a little too much of a cocky...
What Makes Readers Abandon a Novel?
I’m currently deep in the trenches of the third draft of my fantasy manuscript and the ever-present fear that my protagonist might be a little too much of a cocky...
Fantasy Worldbuilding Checklist
Worldbuilding isn’t just about drawing a map and throwing in a few kingdoms with names full of apostrophes and “ae” letter combos. It means you get to create a world...
Fantasy Worldbuilding Checklist
Worldbuilding isn’t just about drawing a map and throwing in a few kingdoms with names full of apostrophes and “ae” letter combos. It means you get to create a world...