Today is my turn to blog about a new picture book: Out of the Way! Out of the Way! by Uma Krishnaswami and illustrated by Uma …
Writer’s Courage
Over the past six or so years of providing plot consultations to writers, I rarely have had a cancelation. When one happens, …
Plot Trick: Showing Character Emotion, Not Telling
A plot trick to connect readers to your stories? Rather than tell how a character feels, the trick is to find unique ways to show …
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Energetic Markers in Universal Story
In preparing for my first ever Writers Plot Retreat in the redwoods on Thursday through Sunday (don't expect another post for a …