They slam doors, sabotage dreams, and say the wrong thing at precisely the wrong time. The best antagonists aren’t just obstacles—they’re emotional landmines. Whether they’re petty, manipulative, or maddeningly smug, these characters worm their way under readers’ skin and stay there. In this post, we’ll explore how to build antagonists who don’t just oppose your protagonist—they provoke your audience. From subtle irritants to full-blown rage-inducers, let’s dive into the delicious art of making readers squirm.

As writers, we want to bring readers into our manuscript, have them stand in our shoes, and fully experience the world we have created with our words. Read today's blog and learn what emotions an author needs to develop in their readers to immerse them in their story and allow them to cry, heal, laugh, and even haunt them.

By implementing the four steps in today's blog, you can completely outline and organize your entire manuscript. Begin thinking of your novel as a film, and outline each chapter as a scene in that film. Read today's blog and I'll show you how.

You’ve probably been told to start your book at the beginning—with the first sentence, the first chapter, the first spark. But what if that’s not the smartest move? Read this week’s blog to discover the answer.

Crafting a compelling hook for your book is a crucial step in capturing the attention of potential readers and drawing them into your story. A strong hook can be the difference between someone passing over your book or being instantly intrigued. In this blog, we will explore the essentials of crafting a hook that captures the reader's attention and leaves them eager to dive into the pages of your book.

Your book title might be the most critical marketing choice you make. Your title plays a vital part in creating a first impression. A good title won't magically make a book sell, but a bad one will hinder sales at best and, at worst, alienate its core readership. Read today's blog to discover five tests for your book title to ensure it is indeed a winner!

Don't wait to become inspired; write to become inspired. One of the biggest mistakes that a writer makes is waiting to become inspired to write. Inspiration often comes while you are writing. Read this week's blog and discover how to find more motivation to write.

Editing is a task that is rarely entertaining and seldom leaves us laughing. Yet, there can be a lighter side to editing. Let’s take a spin around the block with a few dangling modifiers and perhaps find some humor.  

Today's blog will give you concise steps to empower you to write and finish your book in 2025. I have a proven plan for not only beginning but completing a manuscript in several months. Read the blog, follow my six steps to success, and you WILL write your book.

When we write, we need to learn to create and critique our writing as if we are three different people. We cannot simply write for ourselves. Join me today as we come to understand the benefits of writing in multiple personalities. What!?