Understanding Pacing
Pacing is an important component of effective writing, but what exactly is it and how can we use it to the best advantage in our writing? I was on a…
Writing a Solid Synopsis
Here is a question that has been niggling at me regarding the challenge of writing a solid synopsis: Why is it that an author who can craft a novel by…
Creative Writing and Cognitive Alchemy
When teaching or talking about creative writing and/or coaching fiction writers, I talk a lot about the subconscious act of writing and how the churn of thoughts and ideas takes…