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“You don’t have to be a historian to write historical fiction. But you DO have to care enough to get the big stuff right and...
“A good plot twist doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s been hiding in plain sight the whole time, waving at you, and you were too...
“Good romance isn’t about perfect people falling in love perfectly. It’s about imperfect people choosing each other despite the mess. Write the mess.” — L.A....
“A magic system without rules is just wish fulfillment. A magic system WITH rules is storytelling. The rules are what make the magic feel real...
“A screenplay is a blueprint, not a novel. Every word should earn its place on the page. If it doesn’t move the camera, move the...
“Your life story isn’t boring. Your fear of telling it is making you THINK it’s boring. The truth is always interesting when told with honesty,...
“A finished first draft is not a masterpiece. It’s a miracle. Treat it as such. You created something from nothing. That’s magic, not mess.” —...
“Pacing isn’t about making your story fast. It’s about making your story feel like time is moving at exactly the right speed for what’s happening....
“Don’t tell me your character is angry. Show me the white-knuckled grip on the steering wheel, the jaw that could crack walnuts, and the silence...
“If your characters sound like they’re reading from a corporate manual, we have a problem. Real people interrupt each other, dodge questions, and say the...