The Emotional Weather System of a Scene
When we talk about a scene, we talk a lot about what happens in a scene. But today, I want to focus on what moves through it.
Beyond What You Know: Research as Ritual, Curiosity as Craft
Learn how to research for fiction in a way that feels intuitive, expansive, and emotionally true. This guide explores mentor texts, lived experience, curiosity, and craft tools to help you write beyond what you know—without losing your voice.
Writing Trauma Without Romanticizing Pain: Mental Health, Abuse, and Healing in Fiction
Writing about trauma in fiction requires care, honesty, and responsibility. Learn how to explore sensitive topics like abuse and mental health in your stories without glamorizing suffering or trivializing pain—while still writing with emotional depth and authenticity.