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  • Read like a Writer

    Read like a Writer

    This workshop explores how writers can become stronger storytellers by learning to read analytically. Rather than reading only for pleasure or content, participants will learn how to “read like a writer” by examining the techniques, structural choices, and stylistic decisions authors use to create engaging fiction. By approaching books analytically, writers can turn every novel,…

  • Read Like a Writer

    Read Like a Writer

    Fix your manuscript by studying mentor texts My latest work-in-progress (WIP) had me stumped. I loved most of the book, but the beginning had me second-guessing myself. It wasn’t the plot as much as it was the writing. I thought I was introducing my world to my audience, but it fell flat. Try as I…

  • Narrative voice in fiction

    Your narrative voice is the way you tell a story. The author’s personality and emotions  as they tell the story make up their narrative voice. A strong narrative voice gives a story a unique tone and perspective, creating a sense of intimacy between the reader and the characters. It also makes the reader feel like…