Blog Posts

How to annoy your readers
I hate guides for writers that issue commandments, like Stephen King’s famous “thou shalt not adverb” (not a direct quote), or “take out any use

How to Become an Editor
It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that six months ago, I was a teacher, and now I’m doing my dream job: editing

Ask Big Questions to Write Good Science Fiction
Reading time: 11 minutes Science fiction is one of the most flexible and diverse genres in fiction, and that’s why I love it. From post-apocalyptic

Make them suffer: Developing characters under pressure
Try John Yorke’s idea of mini crises to build tension in scenes and create a better connection between your reader and and your protagonist.

The Story Machine
How approaching your writing like an engineer can help you to grease the wheels of your story.