In this week’s episode of Storylines, we explore a belief many family historians carry with them: the idea that their ancestors were “just ordinary people.” But when we look more
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The Secret to Writing Stories Your Grandchildren Will Actually ReadThe Secret to Writing Stories Your Grandchildren Will Actually Read
You don’t need more facts.You don’t need more time. You need one powerful shift that changes how you write your scenes — and today, I’m going to show you what
What I Look For First When I Read a DraftWhat I Look For First When I Read a Draft
Today, I want to let you in on a little secret. What I look for first when I read a draft. It might surprise you.
You Written the Draft – But Don’t Know What to Do NextYou Written the Draft – But Don’t Know What to Do Next
You’ve been working away on that first draft.Maybe it’s finished. Maybe it’s only partially complete. At some point, a new question begins to surface:What comes next? How do you improve
What Refinement Really IsWhat Refinement Really Is
Refinement isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about clarifying what’s already trying to emerge in your story.This week on Storylines, I’m unpacking what refinement really is, why it feels
Why Revision Feels Harder Than DraftingWhy Revision Feels Harder Than Drafting
Revision often feels harder than drafting — not because something is wrong with your work, but because the work is asking something different of you now. Drafting runs on momentum
Beyond Resolutions: Why Knowing Where You Are Matters More Than Setting GoalsBeyond Resolutions: Why Knowing Where You Are Matters More Than Setting Goals
Resolutions rush us toward change without asking us to pause. This piece begins instead with orientation—taking an honest look at where you are before deciding what comes next.
Beyond Resolutions: Beginning with what you actually needBeyond Resolutions: Beginning with what you actually need
The turn of the year often brings a rush to declare resolutions — bold promises we’re meant to keep by sheer force of will. Beyond Resolutions invites a different approach:
How to Return to Your Writing After the Holiday BreakHow to Return to Your Writing After the Holiday Break
The holidays can scatter our rhythms and quiet our pages — that’s normal. Returning to your writing isn’t about catching up or pushing hard; it’s about gently reopening the door
When Your Writing Gets Sidelined in DecemberWhen Your Writing Gets Sidelined in December
When life fills up, even the most devoted writers step away from the page.This month, let’s explore how to honor the pause without losing your momentum.