How to Edit a Book
One of the most dreaded steps of writing a book isn't the actual writing. Ask just about any author, and they'll tell you it's the editing. In fact, the internet...
Writing Pacing Like a Pro: Urgency, Momentum, and That “Just One More Page” Feeling
Some stories feel like caffeine in prose form—you blink, and it’s 3AM and you’ve devoured 200 pages and forgotten to eat. Others feel like waiting in line at the DMV while someone reads...
The Hero’s Journey: How to Plot Your Story with Joseph Campbell's MonoMyth
Listen, I get it. The Hero’s Journey—or the Monomyth if you want to sound insufferable at brunch—has...
Writing Fight Scenes That Pack a Punch: How to Craft Action with Real Stakes and Emotional Weight
There’s nothing quite as deflating as finishing a fight scene that reads like a YouTube highlight reel—flashy moves,...
From Archetype to Iconic: Crafting Dynamic Characters That Stick
Let’s get one thing straight from the jump: I love a good archetype. I love the brooding exile, the...
How to Become a Better Writer
Writing seems like such an easy task. After all, it's just stringing words together until they make sense,...