Aug 31, 2026
How do you identify your writing weaknesses? And, even more importantly, how can you tell if something really is a weakness? In this episode, I share five ways writers can recognize recurring craft problems, strengthen weak areas, and distinguish poor execution from intentional writing style.
Every story presents its...
Jul 6, 2026
Why do we need heroic stories? More than entertainment, the best stories shape our imaginations, awaken courage, and remind us who we can become when life asks something difficult of us.
In this episode, I share a recent experience that affirmed the way I think about heroic fiction. After unexpectedly falling in love...
Jun 1, 2026
What makes a story feel truly mythic?
Many writers assume mythic fiction comes from borrowing archetypes, retelling old myths, or layering symbolic imagery into a story. While there is immense value in studying mythology, fairy tales, folklore, and archetypal storytelling traditions, something important has been lost in...
Mar 6, 2023
Learning how to write literary fiction can be helpful not only in writing the genre itself, but in raising the vibration on any type of story.
Feb 27, 2023
Learning how to write mystery stories involves the most impressive trick of all: outsmarting readers while still playing fair with the clues.