Character Stories Driven by Angst
Why are readers so fascinated by character stories driven by angst? No matter the genre, from Romance to Crime to […]
Writing
Posts on the craft of writing
Wrestling with the YA genre
Despite starting as an adult fantasy writer, I have to acknowledge I’m wrestling with the YA genre. Listen to the
A Myth About A Shark
There’s a myth about a shark in the movie Jaws; how the constant breakdowns of the mechanical shark forced Spielberg
Clarify Nothing until Act Two
“Clarify nothing until Act Two,” says the host of Escape the Plot Forest, Daniel David Wallace. According to writer and
Hidden Secrets of Engaging Scenes
To understand the basic unit of storytelling, the author must know the hidden secrets of engaging scenes. The novel simply
Four Types of World-Building
Whatever the genre, sub-genre or story type, the four types of world-building are key to credible and immersive tales. Every
Hard or Soft Magic in Fantasy?
Do you prefer hard or soft magic in fantasy stories? Do you care about the detail, the scope, the price
Fantasy Tropes Readers May Hate
A while back, Book-tuber Merphy Napier presented thirteen fantasy tropes readers may hate; tropes so heinous, readers can’t just put
Weak Verbs and Passive Voice
The editing hell of Book One continues with weak verbs and passive voice. Bear in mind I have two lists
All types of Fantasy Fiction
In a vast literary genre, High, Low, Epic, Urban, Paranormal and Romance are all types of fantasy fiction. Along with