by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Professor Leavell steps into the classroom and sets down his briefcase. He adjusts his notes (which are included here) on the podium, adjusts his glasses, and …
What if My Readers Listen?
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell My advice is often repeated back to me. Well, the bad advice is, anyway. “Switch genres.” What, I said that? “Try to sell your book on …
Nothing New Under the Sun
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Dudes complaining about women’s fiction—’Inspirational Romance is sooooo formulaic’ *as he watches Fast and Furious 8, 9, and 10. All writing is formulaic. Tolkien cheated. Lord …
Calm the Chaos in Your Manuscript With Bugs Bunny
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell I’ve studied Looney Tunes for four decades. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Tweety, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin the Martian, and so many more characters, …
The Writer’s Philosophy: Aesthetics of a Father’s Tale
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell I’m a dad. Sure, my kids hit their twenties, but I’m still a father. So, I have three stories I continually use to torture them if …