Recent content by amd

Whether you have one character or a multitude, If you want to make sure your characters grow and change over the course of a series you need strong continuing arcs. Learn what a character arc is and how to show it. Also learn how to break your arcs down into per book increments to create a...

If your story is too short or long, or your character feels like a sore thumb sticking out of what should be "his" story, maybe your conflict needs development. Use the hidden conflicts already embedded in your characters to add more word count, trim your unwieldy monster, or tighten the...

Hi Jeigh! If you aren't already in it, I'd also really recommend the 20 Books to %0k facebook group. They're super active, and have multiple spin off groups (all extremely active) specifically for people who want to write and make money, compare experiences and find better ways to self...

Developmental edits are the first edit writers skip, but the first thing mentioned in reviews. If your story feels weak, your opening isn’t strong enough to hook readers, your plot goes haywire or your characters feel like cardboard—you need a dev edit. Join developmental editor Jodi Henley as...

Emotional structure, resonance and "feels." It's all so complicated. Join developmental editor, Jodi Henley for two immediately actionable, bite-sized lessons and two easy exercises designed to make your story emotionally satisfying right now! Day 1: Emotional structure, resonance and...

Wiggly lines, arrows and dips—what “is” story structure, and how is it used? Discover the power of structure and how to use it in your stories with one easy lesson, two simple worksheets, and a week of one on one feedback. · What is story structure and how it works. · Worksheet 1...

Solidify your plotting and add emotional resonance with a strong character arc. Hands on and immediately actionable, this workshop comes with two simple lessons, three easy to use worksheets, and lots of feedback by a developmental editor who has worked on hundreds of stories. If your arc is...