Killing Darlings
How do we determine when to cut a scene out of our work… and if we don’t want to make the cut, how can we save it?
Understanding Psychic Distance
What’s psychic distance? Come in to find out, and work on mastering one aspect of “show, don’t tell” in your writing.
The Inside/Outside Trick
Avoid an overreliance on body language cues in dialogue passages by using the inside/outside trick.
Writing Vivid Description
Learn to adapt the 5-4-3-2-1 technique for writing and enhance your descriptive prose.
Planning the External Plot
A look behind the curtain at how I use beat sheets and scene cards to scaffold my external plot.
Attributing Dialogue
Four methods of attribution that will make your dialogue read like a dream.
Morning Pages: Fireweaver
March was a mad month this year, folks. Come on in and process the madness with another round-up of flash fiction prompts.
Tips for Writing Action Scenes
Having trouble with slow pacing in your action scenes? This tool might help!
Morning Pages: Wildcat
February’s flash fiction prompt roundup is here! Sharpen your pencils, check ’em out, and join a discussion about editing in the comments.
Whiteboard Scenes
What are whiteboard scenes, how do we craft them, and why do they strengthen our action sequences?
Killing Darlings
How do we determine when to cut a scene out of our work… and if we don’t want to make the cut, how can we save it?
Understanding Psychic Distance
What’s psychic distance? Come in to find out, and work on mastering one aspect of “show, don’t tell” in your writing.
The Inside/Outside Trick
Avoid an overreliance on body language cues in dialogue passages by using the inside/outside trick.
Writing Vivid Description
Learn to adapt the 5-4-3-2-1 technique for writing and enhance your descriptive prose.
Planning the External Plot
A look behind the curtain at how I use beat sheets and scene cards to scaffold my external plot.
Attributing Dialogue
Four methods of attribution that will make your dialogue read like a dream.
Morning Pages: Fireweaver
March was a mad month this year, folks. Come on in and process the madness with another round-up of flash fiction prompts.
Tips for Writing Action Scenes
Having trouble with slow pacing in your action scenes? This tool might help!
Morning Pages: Wildcat
February’s flash fiction prompt roundup is here! Sharpen your pencils, check ’em out, and join a discussion about editing in the comments.
Whiteboard Scenes
What are whiteboard scenes, how do we craft them, and why do they strengthen our action sequences?