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Continue reading →: The 3-Act Structure Explained Like You’re Having a Pint in the PubIf you’ve read a book, watched a film, or binged a TV series, you’ve already seen the 3-act structure in action — even if you didn’t know it. It’s the skeleton behind most stories, whether it’s Shakespeare or Shrek. But let’s be honest: most explanations of it sound like you’re…
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Continue reading →: Your First 5,000 Words: What to Focus On (and What to Ignore)There’s a moment — usually somewhere between word 1 and 5,000 — when most writers hit that early wobble. You start with a rush of energy, fingers flying, characters taking shape. Then… something shifts. You pause. You reread. You wonder if your main character is boring. If your opening is…
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Continue reading →: Plotters vs Pantsers: Which One Are You (and Why It Doesn’t Matter)If you’ve spent more than five minutes in an online writing group, you’ve probably heard the terms plotter and pantser. And if you haven’t, buckle up — because apparently, your entire writing identity now depends on whether or not you outline. Let’s break it down.No labels. No judgement. Just a…
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Continue reading →: Tool Review: ScrivenerIs This the Ultimate Writing App for Authors, or Just Overkill? Scrivener is the name that always seems to pop up in writer circles — often with reverence, sometimes with confusion. It’s one of the most feature-rich writing tools out there, built specifically for long-form projects like novels, screenplays, academic…
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Continue reading →: How Long Should Your Book Be? A Word Count Guide I Wish I’d HadWhen I first decided to write seriously, one of the first things I Googled — probably while procrastinating actual writing — was: “How long should a novel be?” What followed was a rabbit hole of conflicting advice, vague numbers, and rules that didn’t seem to apply to what I was…
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Continue reading →: How to Turn a Vague Idea Into a Story That WorksFrom “Hmm, I’ve got a thought…” to “I’m writing chapter one” Every writer has been there. You’ve got a half-formed idea. Maybe it’s an image, a character, a “what if?” question, or a twist that made you sit up and say, “Oh, that’s good.” But when you try to write…
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Continue reading →: Book Review: Save the Cat! by Blake SnyderBook Review: Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder How a Screenwriting Guide Became a Go-To for Novelists If you hang around writing communities long enough, you’ll hear this title tossed around with a mix of reverence and eye-rolling: Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder. Originally written for screenwriters, this slim…
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Continue reading →: Book Review: Story Genius by Lisa CronHow to Write a Story That Feels Real Before You Even Start Chapter One There are two types of writers: those who think plot is everything… and those who’ve read Story Genius and know better. Lisa Cron’s Story Genius isn’t your typical writing craft book. It doesn’t give you beat…
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Continue reading →: Creating Your Characters, Part 1: The Hero (Protagonist)When I first started writing, the term “protagonist” sounded like something out of a textbook. I’d nod along in writing guides and workshops, pretending I knew exactly what it meant, all while secretly wondering: is that just a fancy way of saying “main character”? Spoiler alert—it is. But there’s a…
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Continue reading →: Story Spark Sunday – 500 Word ChallengeWelcome to Story Spark Sunday, where each week I’ll post a short, creative prompt to help you stretch your writing muscles. Your challenge? Write up to 500 words inspired by the spark — no pressure to be perfect, just get the words flowing. Whether it turns into a full story,…
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