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When Characters Go Off-Script (and Why You Should Let Them)

Discovery scenes are short, exploratory scenes you write to uncover your characters’ true motivations. Here's how to use them.
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Why ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Isn’t the Whole Story

Struggling with ‘show, don’t tell’? Learn what it is, how to use it and why it matters.
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Why Writing Short Stories Will Make You a Better Novelist

Why writing short fiction is the secret weapon every novelist needs in their toolbox.
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5 Common Mistakes in Opening Chapters

Discover five common mistakes in opening chapters and learn how to address them.
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Netflix's Adolescence and Storytelling

A breakdown of the storytelling behind Netflix's miniseries Adolescence.
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Three Tools For Resilience

Discover three powerful tools to build resilience, overcome impostor syndrome, and keep writing with confidence.
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A Story Promise

What is a story promise and how to fulfil it.
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Ways to Write a Novel

Ever wondered how to write a novel? Try out these three approaches.
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Who is Driving Your Story?

Are you sure you've chosen the right protagonist for your story? Here's how to check.
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Writer's Toolkit #3: Podcasts for Writers

Here are my recommended podcasts for authors.