One theory of chapter construction, based on a scene goal and beginning-middle-end way of constructing a chapter.

Talking about how exposition can either enhance your storytelling, or slow it down. Let's get that junk outta there if you don't need it.

how a coincidence can either yank your reader out of the story, or how it can make your story more engaging. Which is which?

When a chapter or a character doesn't work, kill it with fire! How to know when you need to trim.

Instead of a tip of the week (or, I suppose, it is a tip of the week?) I talk about my writing process and how many drafts I write. Also, I drop some of my Spanish knowledge on you guys. Yes, you're in for a treat, so don't miss this very special episode...

How summarizing to give exposition pulls the reader out of a story

Tip of the Week: Write.Publish.Repeat – an end-to-end book on the business of being an indie author. Get it! It’s good. And now, let’s get into The Problematic Virtue, Part […]

Tip of the week Just some podcasts I listen to that you guys might like: Sell More Books Show, Self-Publishing Podcast, The Creative Penn, The Author Biz, Writing Excuses, Self […]

Instead of a tip of the week this week, I ramble a bit about Andy Weir’s book The Martian, and how I can’t decide if I like it or not. […]

Instead of a tip of the week, we have a listener question: Should I start a podcast? Listen to the show for my thoughts on this idea. And now, this […]