Writing Process

Using Flaws to Make Your Characters More Relatable

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Creative Writing Sketch 07 - generated by David Quitmeyer

Somewhere between the hero’s triumph and the villain’s undoing lies the messy middle: the space where real people live. It’s also where the most relatable fictional characters are born. When we think about the characters who stay with us long after we’ve turned the final page—Holden Caulfield, Katniss Everdeen, Frodo Baggins, Eleanor Oliphant—it’s not their … Read more

The First Draft is Just the Beginning: Editing Tips for Writers

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Creative Writing Sketch 02 - generated by David Quitmeyer

Finishing the first draft of a novel or story feels like a victory. You’ve poured your ideas onto the page, built a world, and given life to characters. But as any seasoned writer knows, the first draft is just that—the first step in a much longer process. The true magic happens in the editing phase, … Read more