6 Tips for Writing Thrillers (with Alexa Donne!)
What makes a novel a thriller? What differentiates it from mystery or suspense? I discussed these questions and more with fellow YouTuber...
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Plotting vs. Pantsing
Plotters outline and plan their stories in advance. Pantsers write by the seat of their pants, inventing the story as they go along. And...
4 Plotting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Whether you outline in advance or write on the fly, plotting a novel is hard work. Using examples, I’ll show you how to improve your...
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...
Anatomy of a Scene
A well-written scene is like a good lover—it keeps your interest throughout and, by the end, leaves you begging for more. Once you know...