The Key to Great StorytellingCountless elements contribute to great storytelling, but one in particular will strengthen your story’s potency on a character, plot,...
6 Tips for Writing Thrillers (with Alexa Donne!)What makes a novel a thriller? What differentiates it from mystery or suspense? I discussed these questions and more with fellow YouTuber...
Plotting vs. PantsingPlotters outline and plan their stories in advance. Pantsers write by the seat of their pants, inventing the story as they go along. And...
4 Plotting Pitfalls and How to Avoid ThemWhether you outline in advance or write on the fly, plotting a novel is hard work. Using examples, I’ll show you how to improve your...
Learning to Write Horror From Edgar Allan PoeAs a tale of heartless revenge, “The Cask of Amontillado” is one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous and lauded works. If you’d like to skip...
Anatomy of a SceneA well-written scene is like a good lover—it keeps your interest throughout and, by the end, leaves you begging for more. Once you know...