Epilogues—who needs them? Isn’t your story already over? In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss how epilogues are used, why they exist, and whether or not you should use one.
What is tension? What is suspense? These key ingredients keep readers turning your pages and wondering what will happen next. In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss tension and suspense and explore how these tools Read more…
Every story will have at least one coincidence to kick off the plot. After that, as a writer, you’re asking your audience to continue to suspend disbelief to move the story along at the cost Read more…
We’re getting the ball rolling…on a new year! It’s our first episode of 2025, and we’re diving into idioms. We’ll be “tackling” them throughout the year, exploring their history, usage, and how they could be Read more…