
Unique insights into what makes for compelling fiction, with tips for writers and guides for readers.
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In which I critique your query letters
Welcome to Query Club! Thank you to James Osborn for sending in a query letter for critique.
Many of you have sent your work to me for critique, or you’ve shared your query letter in Query Club, and I’ve been so impressed with the stories you’re telling.
I’ve also heard you say that you need more cr...
How to surprise readers without confusing them
In so many of the manuscripts I critique, I see hints that a big surprise is coming. But those hints often don’t put me in suspense at all.
In which I critique your query letters
Welcome to Query Club! Thank you to Nicole Bennett for sending in a query letter for critique.
Welcome to the final day of our October Solve-Along!
Today we’ll discuss the second half of The Creeping Hand Murder by Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper. I’ll steer you toward more clues and then leave you to solve the murder.
Part 1 of t...
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Author of novels from Penguin and Macmillan. Really into thinking deeply about great storytelling.
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