Many writers dread writing descriptions. It’s difficult to know what to include, and it requires a lot of mental energy to summon...

Reading like a writer means reading to learn from other authors. By understanding the creative choices used in novels you admire, you can...

Reading poetry sometimes feels like battling a giant squid: overwhelming, disorienting, and more than a little slippery. Poems can be...

Head over to Tor.com to read this original essay about Laini Taylor's fantasy romance novels and short stories!

In The Queen’s Gambit, author Walter Tevis knows how to put readers on the edge of their seats with high-stakes games of chess. The...

A reading survey analysis on my Medium page.

It’s about the foreplay, not just the climax. Read my tips on writing romantic comedies on Medium.

Your future self will thank you. Read my tips for writing time-travel stories on Medium.

Most attempts at parody fall flat for three reasons: they’re poorly written, boring, and — worst of all — unfunny. Read my tips for...

There’s more to it than saying “war is hell.” Read my tips for writing war stories on Medium.

How to craft a story that feels magical: read my tips for writing original fairy tales on Medium.

As a tale of heartless revenge, “The Cask of Amontillado” is one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous and lauded works. If you’d like to skip...