A teacher (I don’t remember where I heard this, unfortunately) once defined fiction as “bad things happening to interesting people.” Nothing could be truer. There is, however, a caveat to note, one of scale: the bad thing must be proportionate to the...
I'm Alida I help people express their gifts to the world.
I do not believe in formulas. I believe that the stories we are compelled to tell the world make demands on us, and it is our privilege to meet those demands in order to reach the most people in the most authentic and compelling way possible.
Search Word Essential
Get current offerings, like the Writers Circle, workshops, & coaching.
Read ruminations on life, writing, & the writing life.
Story craft & writing tips, too!
Thanks for subscribing! Look for a confirmation email in your inbox.