Apr 28, 2025
How to write a haiku. Today we’re exploring the essence of the haiku. Haikus should have strong, striking images and contain a moment of insight inspired by an observation in nature. Haikus have three lines that follow a 5-7-5 syllable count. Together we also explore exactly why haikus are so powerful in helping us...
Jan 28, 2025
The best approach to outlining your novel. Whether your outline is a loose structure or a fully-detailed story map, it needs to have two components to be successful. Together we go through exactly what your outline needs to include to make sure your resulting draft is sellable to agents and loved by readers.
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Jan 7, 2025
How to use Tarot Cards to add depth and layers to your characters. Today we’re exploring how to pull Tarot Cards to create backstory, traits, beliefs, interpersonal dynamics, and other characterization for the main characters in your novel. You’ll learn exactly what Tarot Cards are and the three steps you can use...
Dec 17, 2024
How to write dialogue that sweeps your readers into your story. Today we’re exploring the essential components of dialogue. Effective dialogue should both aid in characterization and move the plot forward. We go through the most common mistakes new and intermediate writers make when crafting character...
Dec 3, 2024
How to make readers laugh. Today we’re exploring techniques for adding humor into your writing. Together we outline four proven models borrowed from the stand-up comedy work to inject humor into your work. Long live the humorous poem!
Today’s example poem is Thank You for Waiting by Simon Armitage.
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