It’s the burning times all over again, and this time, writers are victims of a witch hunt that should be asking big publishing for answers instead. Read more about the current state of AI in the industry and what we writers can do about it.

Info-dumping is the quickest way to a DNF. But why do we do it, and how do we stop ourselves? In this post, I talk about the sicknesses that create the symptom of info-dumping in our stories, and provide a cure — keep your story off your readers’ DNF shelves by stopping the info-dump in its tracks.

Must we always write by candlelight? Exploring the difference between flat description and 'textured' prose. Learn how to train your brain to notice the visceral details that turn a setting into a living, breathing landscape.

Moral alignment matters. And, having your character’s moral alignment present on the page the same way it exists in your mind matters too. It can influence how you connect with readers, both on and off the page.

The story usually begins right when life forces the character into a situation where their old 'wounded' way of behaving no longer works. This helps connect the character work directly to the inciting incident of a story.

You may have heard the terms round characters and flat characters. Even if you haven’t, you’ve definitely encountered both of these types of characters. Round characters are often touted as better, but the truth is: There’s room for everyone.