Show and Tell
When to write in scene and when to use narrative exposition to move your story forward.
Read moreAvoid hyper-realism in your writing.
Read moreIf you’re planning to write a multiple POV story, stop. Ask yourself: does this story require multiple POVs? If so, why?
Building Protagonists, part 2
Read Part 1 of this post, “Develop Your Protagonist’s Flaws,” here. I’m going to continue discussing your protagonist, because one of my readers, Julia, had good follow-up questions. Whether you’re considering your protagonist’s strengths...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.
