Your Story Sounds Nice. Now Tell Me Why I Should Care: An Agent's View on Stakes

Losing Your Voice: Why Strong Writing Isn’t Enough

Subtext: Things Your Characters Shouldn’t Say

Direct Thought vs. Interiority: Getting Inside Your Character’s Mind

Front-loading Backstory: Opening Pages Shouldn't Read Like a Wikipedia Entry

Tight Writing: The Art of Word Choice

Less Is More: An Agent's Case for Cutting the Clutter

My Home Run at the Writer's Digest Conference Pitch Slam

The Ticking Clock: Going Beyond Thrillers

Scene-Setting or Inventory List? An Agent's Take on Excessive Description

You Say Plot Device Like It's a Bad Thing: An Agent’s Take on What Works—And What Doesn’t

Revenge Isn’t a Stake—It’s a Symptom: Why Stakes Matter More than Motive

The Platform Paradox: What Authors Need to Know to Sell Books

Plot Twist or Cheap Trick: When Technique Replaces Purpose

The REAL Truth About Agents at Writing Conferences

The Fear Trifecta: What Really Blocks Your Words

The Midbook Slump: Why Great Writing Can’t Save Your Novel

Building A House of Cards: Story Without Structure

From One OF a Million to One IN a Million: Rethinking Memoir

Writer's Launch Kit

You Might Have a Book in You—But Should It Stay There?

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Teaching Old Tropes, New Tricks: Reimagining the Familiar

2025 Chesapeake Writing Workshop (Washington, DC)

Writer's Launch Kit

Anti-Hero or A**hole: The Fine Line Between Flawed and Frustrating

Writer's Launch Kit

Mastering the Synopsis: Grinding Your Story into 800 Words or Less

Is Your Story Book-Worthy: Being One In A Million