Many writers have a love-hate relationship with the three-act structure. On one hand, it gives us a foundation for storytelling so we know exactly what pieces go where. On the other hand, it can feel a bit constraining, especially if we’re writing a character-driven story where there isn’t such a clear plot. To understand the… Read more »
Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer McMahon. We’ll be talking about her genre-defying novel, The Children on the Hill. Have you signed up to be a DIY MFA Radio Insider yet? This is an exciting new monthly newsletter, especially for our podcast listeners. Every month, you’ll get an email from our podcast producer… Read more »
Too many novels go unfinished. Writers give up in frustration because they run out of ideas, they get stuck, or they become overwhelmed by self-doubt. This often happens because writers have unrealistic expectations about the novel-writing process. Through my own struggles with writing a novel, as well as my work with other writers, I’ve seen… Read more »
