…the story. It’s also true. All stories are about personal transformation, whether they’re fiction or nonfiction. Nonfiction stories about personal transformation are inherently driven by how you see the world…
…Grade readers start looking in Young Adult. But when Young Adult is putting all its focus on Upper Young Adult, and the adult readership there, stories for 13-15 year olds…
…When we’re not actually at our desks, our minds are still percolating, still filing away, still working on our stories. Inspiration can come at a moment’s notice. Most writers I…
…a difficult conflict, sets out to achieve something related to that conflict, and gets into trouble. Though we don’t get any spoilers about how these stories end, there is a…
…without reviewing what comes out. Just write. What could you write about? What stories do you have to tell? What incidents have you endured? What obstacles have you overcome? What…
…thereof, and consider how you might be able to explore courage in your own stories. Examples of Courage as a Theme in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone…
…important to understand (and try to apply) the basic conventions of a good story before deciding to deviate. For one thing, readers come to stories with a set of expectations…
…trunk novels do stay in the trunk forever. And that’s okay, too. There are always more stories to tell! 2) Ask Why This Project? And Why Now? Let’s face it:…
…on a few short stories and wanted to submit them for publication. Before hiring an editor, my only feedback and suggestions came from a critque group. I wanted to find…
People love a good story, because telling stories is how we share our experiences with others. A well-formed story explains the complex simply so that it will stick with the…
