Okay, imagine we’re sitting down with a cup of coffee (or something stronger, depending on the mystery we’re about to dive into!). I’m going to walk you through how I think about crafting one of those really good locked-room mysteries, the kind that digs its claws into you and won’t let go. It’s not just … Read more
Okay, so like, you know how sometimes writing a screenplay all by yourself can feel, well, really overwhelming? It’s like staring at an empty page and feeling that huge mountain ahead of you. But what if, instead of being alone, you had two brains working on it? Like, what if two people, who are both … Read more
Hey everyone! So, let’s chat about our childhoods. You know, those years that totally molded us, gave us our quirks, and basically set us up to be the adults we are today. But, honestly, how many of those super vivid memories start to fade, right? Like old photos, the details get blurry. All that laughter, … Read more
Okay, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into something super important that honestly, a lot of us forget about when we first start writing: genre. Picture this: you’re sitting there, staring at that terrifyingly blank page. It’s just… waiting. But it’s also brimming with possibility! You’ve got this awesome idea, a little spark, maybe … Read more
Okay, so you know how sometimes you’re just, like, browsing online or scrolling through your feed, and something just grabs you? Right? That little snippet, that headline, that first impression? Well, for your short story, that’s exactly what your title is. Seriously, it’s not just some little label you slap on at the end. It’s … Read more
Okay, listen up, because I’m about to spill the tea on something crucial for anyone who wants to write songs that actually stick with people. We’re not just talking about putting pretty words together here. We’re talking about writing lyrics that hit you, you know? That make you feel something – whether it’s that bubbling … Read more
Okay, imagine we’re sitting down for coffee, and I’m practically buzzing as I tell you all about this amazing concept I’ve been diving into. So, picture this: You know how when you’re in a movie theater, it’s all quiet except for that faint crinkle of popcorn bags? And then, on screen, someone’s tiptoeing through a … Read more
Okay, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the tea on how I really make my thrillers grab you by the throat and not let go. Forget those flimsy plot twists – they’re window dressing! What I’m talking about is that cold dread that creeps up your spine, that feeling you get when you’re reading … Read more
Okay, imagine we’re sitting down, coffee steaming between us, maybe a little bit of the sunrise painting the room. I’m leaning in, because what I’m about to tell you… it’s a game-changer for your stories. You know that feeling, right? When you’ve got a book in your hands and your heart is literally pounding? Your … Read more
Okay, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the tea on how to make your life story absolutely unputdownable. You know, that whole “your life is a story” thing? It’s true! But let’s be honest, just rattling off what happened, even if it was totally wild, usually doesn’t hook anyone. To really grab people, to … Read more