How to Read Like a Writer
Reading like a writer means reading to learn from other authors. By understanding the creative choices used in novels you admire, you can...
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Weird as Hell: Falling in Love With Speculative Poetry
Reading poetry sometimes feels like battling a giant squid: overwhelming, disorienting, and more than a little slippery. Poems can be...
“Kissing Can Ruin Lives”: How Laini Taylor Weaves Real Magic Into Fantasy Romance
Head over to Tor.com to read this original essay about Laini Taylor's fantasy romance novels and short stories!
Building Tension in a Scene – “The Queen’s Gambit” by Walter Tevis
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...
6 Things I Learned When I Asked People About Their Reading Choices
A reading survey analysis on my Medium page.
3 Tips for Writing Romantic Comedies
It’s about the foreplay, not just the climax. Read my tips on writing romantic comedies on Medium.
3 Tips for Writing Time-Travel Stories
Your future self will thank you. Read my tips for writing time-travel stories on Medium.
3 Tips for Writing Parodies
Most attempts at parody fall flat for three reasons: they’re poorly written, boring, and — worst of all — unfunny. Read my tips for...
3 Tips for Writing War Stories
There’s more to it than saying “war is hell.” Read my tips for writing war stories on Medium.
3 Tips for Writing Original Fairy Tales
How to craft a story that feels magical: read my tips for writing original fairy tales on Medium.
Learning to Write Horror From Edgar Allan Poe
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...