📝 Review: The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing by Evan Marshall
“Write your book like a pro—step by step, scene by scene.” If you’ve ever wished someone would just give you a plug-and-play blueprint for writing a novel, Evan Marshall’s The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing might be exactly what you’re looking for. First published in the late ’90s by a former literary agent and editor,…
📝 Review : How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method by Randy Ingermanson
“A quirky guide that teaches structure through story.” If you’re expecting a dry, instructional manual, think again. Randy Ingermanson’s How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method delivers writing advice wrapped in a fictional narrative about a wannabe author named Goldilocks (yes, that Goldilocks) who goes on a journey to learn how to write…
🎬 Review : Story by Robert McKee
Tagline:The screenwriting bible that every serious storyteller should read — and revisit. 📖 What It’s About: Robert McKee’s Story is a deep, rigorous exploration of storytelling craft, originally aimed at screenwriters but applicable to all narrative writers. It isn’t about formatting or tricks—it’s about why stories work. McKee dissects story structure, genre, character development, and…
Book Review: Story Genius by Lisa Cron
How 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 sheets or templates. Instead, it…
Book Review: Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder
Book 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 orange book has found a…
Tool Review: Scrivener
Is 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 writing, and non-fiction. But if…
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