How to Figure Out What Your Character REALLY Wants
What does your character want? More importantly, why do they want it? The why behind your character’s want is the key to making your readers love your story.
How to Flesh Out Flat Characters With Just 4 Questions
You don’t need a hundred questions to create vibrant, believable, unforgettable characters. You need just four—the right four.
How Do You Know When You’re Done Editing Your Novel?
It’s the Holy Grail of editing questions: how do you know when you’re done? Here’s how I help my clients decide when their stories are ready to publish.
The Most Important Principle When Choosing Your Point of View
Every point of view you choose comes with limitations. But those limitations aren’t a weakness—they’re actually strengths you can leverage in your stories.
What NOT to Say to Your Developmental Editor
The writer-editor relationship can be a rewarding creative partnership. But this phrase will block your learning and stop you from making the most of your editor’s feedback.