Unblocking with Morning Pages Morning pages are three pages, written by hand (!) about whatever comes up in your head….

Writing realistic dialogue is the sleight of hand magic of storytelling. Factual information wrapped in a false sense of reality,…

Plot: the cause-and-effect sequence of events. Plot synopsis: a brief plot summary of the main plot line. Plot Structure Rising…

The query letter does three things. It introduces you, the writer. It introduces your manuscript. And third, it makes them…

The definition (meaning) of protagonist: The leading character or one of the major characters. The advocate or champion of a…

Flow occurs when the writer is intensely concentrated and so completely involved in the process of creating something new that…

A place is experienced so filter the setting through the senses and opinions of the protagonist. When possible, have characters…

To connect It is a primal human need to connect with others. Stories give a unique opportunity to get to…

Step 1 – Make S.M.A.R.T. Goals Example: Specific – finish writing the opening sceneMeasurable – around 600 wordsAttainable – Reserve…

First Draft – Figuring out what to say (Write) Write wild. Explore ideas. Write about what hurts. Write about what…