Be Honest with Yourself: Auditing Your Writing HabitsJuly 23, 2026Most writers already know, on some level, why they aren’t making the progress they want. Maybe too much time is…
Story Transitions and Connective Tissue: Techniques for Creating Seamless Narrative FlowJuly 9, 2026Seamless narrative flow comes from more than strong scenes—it depends on the connective tissue between them. Effective transitions show how…
You Don’t Need Permission to Invest in Your WritingJuly 2, 2026Writers often feel pressure to justify spending money, time, or energy on their craft unless it promises a financial return.…
How to Become a BestsellerJune 18, 2026If you’d like to receive my blog in your in-box each week, click here. Okay, friends, we’ve been flirting around this…
Don’t Squander the Power of Platonic RelationshipsJune 11, 2026Friendships don’t have to take the spotlight in your stories to play important roles in them; few manuscripts I work…
How AI Changes the GameMay 28, 2026If you’d like to receive my blog in your in-box each week, click here. Oh, dear. AI shenanigans are once again…
The Problem with “Show, Don’t Tell”May 14, 2026“Show, don’t tell” is one of the most common pieces of writing advice—but it’s often misunderstood. In this article, Tiffany…
How to Be a Better Storyteller (A Margot Robbie Master Class)March 26, 2026When Margot Robbie held the SmartLess podcast hosts in the palm of her hand during a recent interview as she…
How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Query? A Practical ChecklistMarch 12, 2026Wondering whether it’s time to start querying literary agents? Before you hit send, make sure your first pages, full manuscript,…
5 Ways to Create Story MomentumMarch 5, 2026If you’d like to receive my blog in your in-box each week, click here. I often say that good story is…
