Master Writing Mechanics

“You have to throw out good stuff to get the best stuff.”

I thought I escaped this nonsense after my MFA program, but no.

For me, everything is about that first line and where it takes you. Some writers are driven by plot, the delicate arrangement of chess…

Advice that misses the point

It can seem impossible, but structure and guidance are all you need

My Columbia MFA Experience

And no, Stephen King is not on the list.

Because if I see one more article equating earnings with success, I’m gouging out my eyes with a fork. Namaste

And a lesson from Prince on magic

Publishing what we wanted, when we wanted.

Learn how to master the mechanics of perspective

Don’t freak out, but it took me over two decades to find my voice.

The one piece of writing advice that will change everything

Learning how to be a good reader is what makes you a writer…Don’t romanticise your ‘vocation.’ You can either write good sentences or you…

Don’t just perform for clicks

When writing a novel, planning your plot is easier than you think.

It’s time to put your reader’s heart on pause

Can We Quit it With the Pearl-Clutching?

For my whole career, I’ve kept my novel-writing separate from my marketing work. This year, all the kids are playing nice in the sandbox.

People are violently allergic to imperfection

What happens after you write a book about your first love and hurt

The contagion of “relatability” in fiction.

Learn how to master the mechanics of dialogue in stories