
What is My Title?
Those scant few words on the cover of our book or screenplay can be the most labor-intensive work of our entire manuscript.
Good plot development doesn’t rush or drag. It doesn’t stumble or take detours, nor does it feel contrived. A good...
You may have heard the conventional wisdom that passive voice misuse means it should be stricken from your writing entirely....
Writers often quote a poem within their own work. This can help to set the tone, build deeper thematic connections,...
If you spend enough time with writers on social media, you’ll soon learn one thing — we enjoy writing memes....
Character vs. Self is the conflict that strips all else away. There’s no central villain, no evil plot, no natural...
A screenplay is a script specifically written for film, TV, video games, or any other visual medium. It is not...
Every writer has their own way of working, a process that has to be developed and honed over many years....
What does it mean to trust yourself? It sounds like a good idea, but it is often a counter-intuitive process....
Here’s some advice for first time writers on setting a daily word count. Consistency is the key. Set a writing...
Below are ten writing suggestions for anyone who is setting out to craft a novel, memoir, or screenplay. Some are...
Sometimes the deeper we get into our story, the more we seek distraction. The internet will suck the life out...
“The outline is 95% of the book. Then I sit down to write, and that’s the easy part.” – Jefferey...

Those scant few words on the cover of our book or screenplay can be the most labor-intensive work of our entire manuscript.
Those scant few words on the cover of our book or screenplay can be the most labor-intensive work of our...