Write It Twice
A bird’s-eye view on writing craft and its associated industry.
“Standalone With Series Potential” Has A Catch
You can’t always have your cake and eat it too. How about a muffin?
How To Predict Book Size (Before You’ve Even Started Writing)
Never write an accidental series again!
(Results may vary)
6 Ways Character Death Can Hurt Your Story
“Kill your darlings” wasn’t meant to be taken literally.
George R.R. Martin Doesn’t Owe You His Books
What happens when an author leaves readers hanging, then calls them out? Drama.
The Last Mile Trial: Why Finishing A Series Is So Damn Hard
Stuck on those final books? Welcome to the club, friend. I’m so sorry.
Your Fictional Matriarchy Isn’t Inclusive
Pink patriarchy makes great gender revenge. It’s not so good at inclusion.
Writing An Identity I Struggle To Love (Because It’s Mine)
No one is above internalized bias. I am no exception.
How To Write Casual Representation
It’s entirely possible to write an identity you don’t share. Here’s how to do it well.
10 Ways To Identify Your Queer Characters Without Labels
Just paint rainbows on their foreheads. How hard can it be?
When Should You Reveal A Queer Character?
Where do you plant that rainbow flag, on a scale of “page one” to “is this even relevant?”
The Strengths and Shortcomings of “Just Write A Person”
It’s good writing advice… kind of.
How To Write They/Them Pronouns in Third Person
Group settings? Reflexive verbs? Name exhaustion? Read on!
12 Ways To Worldbuild Queer Inclusion In Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of endless possibilities. Queer inclusion can be one of those.