Think Build-A-Bear Workshop meets storytelling. That means three hours of creativity without any of the struggle. No agonizing over “the perfect structure,” no overwhelming theory. Just playful assembly that leads to compelling stories across all[…]
When Your Dentist Becomes Your Producer
Picture this: You’re sitting in a dental chair, mouth full of metal instruments, listening to your dentist chat about his latest “investment opportunity” between root canal procedures. You nod politely. Sure, Dr. Peterson, tell me[…]
The Beautiful Mess of the Middle
“My middle is a disaster.” “I think I broke my story.” “Everything’s falling apart in Act Two and I don’t know how to fix it.” Sound familiar? If you’re a writer who’s ever uttered these[…]
The Secret Life of Sentences
Here’s a confession: most writers treat sentences like delivery trucks. Load them up with information, ship them out, move on to the next one. But sentences aren’t just vehicles for meaning—they’re emotional architects, building specific[…]
Plot Diagnostics: Six Questions That Fix Broken Stories
Your story feels off, but you can’t pinpoint why. Characters wander aimlessly. Events happen without consequence. Readers give up halfway through. Sound familiar? Before you scrap everything and start over, try this: your plot might[…]
Finding Your Story’s True Home: A Writer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Medium
Your brilliant story idea is bouncing around your brain like a caffeinated ping-pong ball. You know it’s good—maybe even great—but here’s the million-dollar question that keeps you up at night: Should this be a novel?[…]