On Second Plot

Making space for creativity

When you can't get going, maybe it's time to get bored.

On Character Development

Some things to keep in mind when developing characters—and some poetry.

On Letting Readers Wonder

Learn about how to leave readers wondering and how to win a query critique and 30-minute AMA.

Finding Your Narrator's Voice—and Yours

No matter what voice your character uses, your own writing style will ultimately shine through. Here's how you can explore it.

Showing, Telling, Pacing, and Improving

As this newsletter develops, let me know what you'd like to see more (or less) of! This edition will explore showing vs telling, pacing, and improving as a writer, plus a peek at an editorial letter.

Anton Chekhov on Details, Expectations, and "Show, Don't Tell"

Did Anton Chekhov tell writers to "show, don't tell"?

When You Love Stories Too Much to Write Them

Coming Soon...