Every chapter opening should pull readers in and every ending should push them forward. Here’s a 13 point checklist to make that happen.

Every chapter opening should pull readers in and every ending should push them forward. Here’s a 13 point checklist to make that happen.
Writers who struggle to think up ideas will often envy their prolific friends, but those prolific writers will often envy the friends who aren’t distracted.
Why do you write? A simple question with a complex answer, that opens doorways into a mysterious and creative life. Are you brave enough to step in?
Renowned writing teacher, Lisa Miller, discusses the power of breaking down stories across mediums, demonstrating how to do story dissection without carnage.
Learn the art of writing fight scenes, from the perspective of an author and historical martial artist. (Part one of a three part series.)
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