Being Ruthless: End-Stage Cutting
In the final stages of your writing project, especially when writing short pieces such as columns, college applications, or resumes,...
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Story Structure: The Hero’s Journey
The hero’s journey is a common story structure popularized by Joseph Campbell in his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. He used this...
Dec 6, 20243 min read
Story Structures: Three-Act Structure
Story structures are like outlines for fiction. There is no perfect way to tell a story, but several patterns and themes have emerged and...
Nov 26, 20243 min read
"But where do I start?" - A Simple, Proven Brainstorming Technique
Many thanks to Useful Fiction LLC for allowing me to share this brainstorming methodology that helps frame a story without getting bogged...
Dec 23, 20232 min read
Character Hacks - How to get started (or unstuck).
Opinion columns often use real people and experiences to hook the reader in and set the stage, but fictional characters and plotlines can...
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Communicate the New: How to Breach the first Barrier
Communicating new information to an audience is inherently challenging. Humans often dismiss or reject information that is foreign,...
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Mental Frameworks: Drafting and Editing
This is a simple list and explanation of some mental models I keep in mind when writing. Think of these as the flight controls. Each lies...
Nov 1, 20233 min read