How to Write Unlikable Characters: Why We Love Flawed Detectives
The Save the Cat Myth Common advice warns against writing unlikable characters, telling you to ‘Save the Cat’—have…
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Stop Showing Everything: Why “Telling” Actually Saves Your Story
Show Don’t Tell I’ve just abandoned reading another literary novel. I didn’t understand what the protagonist wanted or…
In the Pines: Short Story
Floyd lost his virginity at a Renaissance Faire. Separated from his friends, dressed as a knight, and drunk…
Jabbering into the Void: Why a blog?
For my most recently completed mystery novel, I found a literary agent right away. It seemed like my…