My 2024 in Books
I look forward to this post every year, and I’ve had several clients and friends tell me they look forward to it too. Who am I to deny the people
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In Your Writing, Think Evergreen
One of my most important takeaways from working for a publisher was the importance of thinking evergreen. When marketers talk about evergreen content, they’re talking about content that has enduring
Being Bad at Spelling Isn’t a Character Flaw
I have noticed that when I tell people I’m an editor in social settings, the most common default reaction for the other party is to immediately admit to being bad
Self-Edit Like An Opera Composer
One of the highlights of every summer for me personally is attending a performance (or two) from Opera in the Ozarks. I particularly love their Sunday afternoon shows where, in
Tombstone versus Wyatt Earp: Foils
In the past installations of this series, we’ve looked at how Tombstone and Wyatt Earp both offer lessons on plotting, conflict, and antagonists. This week, we’re going to use them
Tombstone versus Wyatt Earp: Antagonists
In previous installments of this series, we’ve compared the narrative structure and use of conflict in Tombstone and Wyatt Earp for plotting lessons we can apply to manuscripts. This week,