Not Your Stereotypical Character: Avoiding Common Stereotypes in Character Development

Dive into the art of character development without relying on clichés or stereotypes. Using examples from CSI, Criminal Record, and Criminal Minds, this guide explores how to create nuanced, compelling characters. Includes hands-on exercises and a worksheet to help you apply these techniques to your own writing.

Let Them Grow: Why Character Development Is Worth the Mess

Discover how great characters grow through conflict, mistakes, and maturity. Learn how films like Taps, The Outsiders, School Ties, and A River Runs Through It can teach writers the art of meaningful character development.

Heart of Writing S1 E3.5 New Book Launch

Excited to announce my new book, Wise Thinkers’ Help Desk Resources, now available for preorder! This bonus episode dives into the tools, guides, and inspiration inside the workbook for writers and creatives.

The Importance of Pace in Fiction: Don’t Rush the Reader, Don’t Stall the Story

Your book begins with your “why.” This article guides aspiring authors through the first steps of the writing journey, helping you clarify your purpose so you can write with focus, passion, and direction.