The Fiction Coach
James PowellStronger storytelling makes better comics and novels. Confidence and consistency build loyal readers. Let’s unlock all three.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 107 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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The Real Job of Page One
The best stories captivate their audience from the start. Your cover attracts potential readers, but that opening page is crucial, too.
It doesn’t matter how enticing your premise is. If your opening pages bore or confuse the reader, they...
The 25% Problem
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I was at a convention selling my comics when I heard the guy at the table next to me say, “Ugh, why do I even bother?”
I asked him what happened, and he gestured to a stack of comics he’d bought when walkin...
The Cover Is Finally Here!
For years, I've been obsessed with one question:
Why do some comics connect with readers while others don’t?
As an editor, I’ve worked with writers at all stages of the journey. As a reader, I’ve read comics from the big publishers as wel...
It's Just Dirty Pictures
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I’ve mentioned before that I read too many indie comics with fights that look incredible but the scene doesn’t mean anything. I recognize that it should be gripping, but it still falls flat....
The Gap
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Last week, I noticed this would be my 100th post on Substack. I’d planned to mark the occasion with a list: 100 Things I’ve Learned as a Fiction Editor.
I love a good list, and for the last week, I...
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Hi, I’m James, a professional editor and story coach who helps comic writers and novelists sharpen craft, boost confidence, and build creative momentum.
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