How to Diagnose a Weak Chapter Before You Rewrite It
A chapter can feel weak even when the writing itself is fine. Learn how to diagnose problems with goals, conflict, stakes, pacing, scene purpose, and character development before you start rewriting.
Timing is Everything: How to Pace Your Story
It can be tricky to create effective pacing in your writing. Pacing isn’t just how fast your story moves along. It isn’t how slow it moves, either. Some readers may prefer one or the other (think action-packed suspense or slow-burn romance), but every story includes elements of both. Pacing is how you present your story […]