THE BLOG
Get a Clue! Plot Your Next Mystery with Fleur Bradley
Need a clue? Get a clue with Fleur Bradley’s newest book, which includes actionable and friendly tips for authors at any stage of a mystery.
Character Stakes: Finding Your Character’s Why When Your Story Isn’t Working
Feeling stuck in your draft? Here are three questions to ask to uncover what’s driving your protagonist.
Find Your Why: Keep Writing When the Going Gets Tough
Three important questions to ask yourself to find your why, the motivation that’ll see you through everything writing life has in store.
Flourishing: Sustainable Practices for the Writing Life
The words “writing” and “flourishing” don’t often appear together, but with a little intentionality, it’s possible to fold these practices into your daily rhythms to support a sustainable, thriving writing life.
Start Creating Again: Why Writing Challenges Are Great
Did you know there are many kinds of writing challenges? Discover the benefits of setting limited goals for yourself and make progress on your stories.
How to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Own Work | Part Two
Tips on how to use curiosity about your own work to stoke inspiration. Delve into the power of “what if,” changing point of view, inversions, and other techniques to help you see your work in a new light.
How to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Own Work | Part One
Stay inspired by cultivating curiosity in your own writing. Asking questions and challenging assumptions will go a long way to sustain you through draft after draft.
Will AI Replace Authors? An Open Letter to Worried Writers
A letter to writers who may be feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about all the news about AI. If that sounds familiar, pull up a chair and pour yourself a cup of tea or something stronger. This encouragement is for you.