NaNoWriMo, the write-a-novel-in-a-month challenge, is not for the feint of heart. But you aren’t chicken. Chances are you’ve faced down an editor or agent pitch with only two cappuccinos. Quite …
Don’t go down halfway through
Our football team had our opponents on the run. At halftime, we were up 32-3. Comfortable lead. So apparently the guys decided, during halftime, to take a little nap, maybe …
The Power of the Greatest Fear in crafting a novel!
Want to build a powerful climax to your novel? Harness the Power of the Greatest Fear to bring your character to an external plot climax, as well as an internal …
4 Tips to Prep Your Writing Contest Entry
It’s contest season in the writing world! Perhaps you just submitted your entry to the ACFW Genesis contest earlier this week. There are lots of other contests coming up later …
The Power of the Dark Moment Story in Fiction
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could plot your entire story by asking one question? You can. Last time we talked about the Storycrafting Checklist, or everything that has to …