I am wondering how much mystery I should keep surrounding my villain. I notice lots of authors hold the cards close to their chest when it comes to their villain. Surrounding them with suspenseful mystery and opportunities for shocking...

Casually off to kill her next victim... What if your perfect character is also the villain? And how do you balance the villain character with an every-day character? Do details such as clothes and food matter to the story? All the...

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How to write climactic scenes If you’ll forgive the double entendre, the best climax is all about the build up. This newsletter shines a light on all the ways that plotting, pacing and delivery can lead to a climactic scene that will...