Write Things Newsletter: On Building Page-Turners

This week’s newsletter is being crafted by a pair of warm, clammy hands.

Tension, in many ways, is the heartbeat of good writing. It can be both intoxicating and agonizing. And through pure coincidence, I not only did a deep dive i...

Hello, writers,

It’s good to be back! A nasty virus ran through our family last week, but today, everyone finally seems to be in the clear.

And that’s good, because there’s something I need to get clear on: telling in our writing.

I’ve been teaching it wrong.

Here’s why.

Idea: ...

Hello writers,

Technique is a frequent topic in my writing groups, and this week, it took center stage in my Enhance Your Storytelling course.

For many writers, technique can be a source of confidence or doubt—an accolade or an obstacle.

Let me explain. 

Idea: On Mindset

A deep...