In this week’s Storylines, we focus on the craft decisions that strengthen your scenes and propel your narrative forward. A simple approach to making steady, meaningful progress.
How to Move Through Resistance and Build a Rhythm That LastsHow to Move Through Resistance and Build a Rhythm That Lasts
Resistance isn’t a sign that something’s wrong. It’s a sign that something meaningful is trying to be written.Let’s explore how to move from hesitation into a steady creative rhythm.
Finding What You Need as a Writer: How to Know Your Next StepFinding What You Need as a Writer: How to Know Your Next Step
No two writers are ever in the exact same place, which is why there’s no one-size-fits-all program or plan. Today, let’s talk about how to understand where you are in
When Writers Need to Pause: The Mindset of ReturningWhen Writers Need to Pause: The Mindset of Returning
As the year winds down, we often measure our writing in pages and progress.But what if this season wasn’t about finishing more?What if it was about returning — to our
Revision: Why It’s The Writer’s Rite of PassageRevision: Why It’s The Writer’s Rite of Passage
Every writer reaches a moment when the words they’ve written ask to be seen again.Revision isn’t about starting over. It’s the moment you begin to become the writer you’re meant
The Secret Every Great Writer (and Ball Player) KnowsThe Secret Every Great Writer (and Ball Player) Knows
With the World Series on, I’ve been thinking about how writing is a lot like baseball. In this week’s Storylines, I share why writing is an evolution — a practice
Why Scene Matters More Than StoryWhy Scene Matters More Than Story
Stop trying to write your whole story at once. Story isn’t something you tell from beginning to end — it’s built one scene at a time. In this episode, we’ll
Start Where The Heart Pulls: How to Start Writing a StoryStart Where The Heart Pulls: How to Start Writing a Story
You don’t have to know where your family story begins — just where it calls to you. In this week’s Storylines, we’ll explore how following your heart can be the
What’s your family history story really about?What’s your family history story really about?
The best stories don’t just tell us what happened—they reveal why it matters.In this Storylines episode, we’ll look beyond the surface events to discover the truth your story is trying