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Deadline Approaching For My New YA Course
I'm teaching a 12-week beginner's course on writing teen and YA fiction. Join me!
Jan 4
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October 2023
New Beginners YA Course With Faber Academy
Are you dipping your toe into the world of teen/young adult fiction? Good. I'm teaching a course.
Oct 20, 2023
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September 2023
News! New book! Writing Course deadline!
I know I've been gone for a while. I will be back.
Sep 6, 2023
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June 2023
How To Think About Conflict
On story drivers for your characters, wants, desires and the things that get in the way of them.
Jun 22, 2023
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How To Write A Comic Book Script
A conversation with comic book genius Nick Marino about how to write comics.
Jun 19, 2023
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The Day My Cousin Caught Me Dancing On My Own
On being seen and that being okay, I guess. On dancing. On the many bad dance moves I have blessed the dancefloor with.
Jun 3, 2023
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How To Think About An Ending That Satisfies The Way The Story Began
Linking the start and the end is not just helpful, it's a necessity.
Jun 2, 2023
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May 2023
How Many Different Ways Can You Open A Story?
On different openings to stories, and how to judge which one fits your work best.
May 25, 2023
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Ka-Donk: The Sound That Might Save Me One Day
On failsafes and noses.
May 24, 2023
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How To Begin A Story
On effective ways to start your novel, your short story, your essay, and establishing a contract with your reader.
May 18, 2023
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Introducing: Spider-Man India written by... ol' Shuks!
My first miniseries for Marvel drops shortly. Here's all you need to know.
May 14, 2023
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How To Handle Feedback From An Agent
Sometimes getting feedback can be game-changing for your work...
May 12, 2023
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