by Julia | May 1, 2025 | Writing Process
Story Genius by Lisa Cron guides you through developing a character-driven story with scene cards focused on your protagonist’s internal conflict. It takes everything we’ve learned about writing, reminds us what doesn’t work and emphasizes that readers stick around...
by Julia | Apr 24, 2025 | Writing Process
Poor worldbuilding can weaken your plot. It affects readers’ ability to immerse themselves in your story and character development. While character growth should not hinge upon external events alone, the world that they live in will naturally influence their journey...
by Julia | Apr 17, 2025 | Personal Growth
A writer’s mindset can be easily derailed by unsupportive comments, imposter syndrome and striking out with queries. It’s difficult to ignore the continuous loop of your inner critic shouting, “You’re not good enough!” Our subconscious thinks it’s helping,...
by Julia | Mar 27, 2025 | Books, Writing Process
Natalie Goldberg’s Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft is a meditative look at the writer’s journey. Do not come to this book expecting a series of concrete strategies and resources for writing well. You will need to look beyond the surface. Read...
by Julia | Mar 20, 2025 | Writing Process
Platonic relationships are just as crucial to our stories as romantic relationships or tension between protagonists and antagonists. They can provide points of conflict and growth for our main character, give them a realistic support system, or mirror their journey....
