In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.

The Character Flaws in the Gilmore Girls Reunion

Netflix’s “A Year in the Life” hit a lot of wrong…

Don’t Show, Tell

Flipping old writing advice on its head for a dramatic effect

A Character’s Purpose in the Story

Why Gilmore Girls fans love Jess a lot more than Zack — and it’s…

How to Write a Perfect Ship

Luke and Lorelai are the perfect ship, even if they aren’t your ship; in…

We Broke Up. Let’s Get Married!

Sometimes the all-or-nothing romance works, and sometimes — like with…

In Omnia Paratus: Life Is Short. Write Well.

10 Ways to Make the Most of a Writing Conference

Strong Female Leads Aren’t Just “One of the Guys”

Luke’s Coffee, Inappropriate Flirting, and the Best Kind of Prologue

Does your story really need a…

Bracebridge Dinner: A Lesson on Listening to Editors

Yes, it’s your story. No, you haven’t “done your…