Helping Writers Become Authors

Unleash archetypal settings in your stories. Discover how symbolic and archetypal settings elevate narratives and resonate with readers.

Start off right with this checklist for beginning your story. Grab your readers' attention and keep them engaged by establishing the plot.

 Learn the four basic types of setting as a way to help you choose story settings that create meaningful connections among characters.

Delve into the alchemy of character arc. Explore the parallels between alchemy, Jungian analysis, and story structure.

Master the art of introducing your characters in your first chapter. Learn to hook readers and lay the foundation for character development.

Discover the power of shadow archetypes in character development. Join the Shadow Archetypes course to write stories of depth and complexity.

Learn the art of writing deeply emotional fiction. Discover six tools to infuse stories with emotional resonance that lingers for readers.

Learn how to use antagonists to create unforgettable plots. Strengthen narratives and build your characters' journey with this skill.

Use this essential guide to backstory to share the history of your characters and story world with your audience at just the right moments.

Learn how to regain a sense of creative fulfillment in the business of writing and get tips for managing the pressures of marketing fiction.

Five reasons marketing is hard for writers and how to flip your mindset to embrace marketing and business as tremendous opportunities.

Writing multiple plotlines in your fiction doesn't have to be hard. Learn to navigate the intricacies while balancing the pros and cons.

Turns out my personal experiences this year perfectly represent what I want to say about the importance of Flat Arcs in character development.

Before we say goodbye to the old year, let's take a look at what were, according to your pageviews, my top 10 writing posts of 2023.

Check out some of my favorite books from 2023 in three categories: Fiction, Writing How-To, and General Non-Fiction.

Knowing how to market a book starts with identifying your personal marketing ethos. After that, take these six steps to connect with readers.

Time management for writers starts with practical steps for aligning your daily schedule to your vision for your writing life.

To create fiction that offers life-changing hope, authors must be willing to also embrace the power of despair in fiction. Here are 5 tips.

Consider the following four approaches to how to use archetypes in a series so you can determine which feels most resonant for your story.

Whether you're using a guided approach or just freewheeling, here are five ideas for how meditation can inspire your next story idea.

Based on six transformational character arcs, these Archetypal Character Guided Meditations will help writers brainstorm even better stories.

Here are four tips for how to use antagonistic proxies to your advantage, depending on your story's needs, without complicating your story.

An overview of the main concerns when deciding where to start plotting a story, depending on where it makes the most sense for you.

One of the best tricks for writing memorable character relationships is to think of each relationship as an entity of its own. Here's how.

What happens when you lose the joy? Learn how to rediscover the joy of writing you experienced way back at the beginning of your journey,