Episode Twelve: The Twelve-Month Draft
Episode Twelve: The Twelve-Month Draft Welcome back to the blog! Today we’re diving into Episode Twelve of the podcast, and since twelve feels like such a neat number, we’re exploring the idea of the twelve-month draft. And no, this is NOT about football 🙂 Writing a novel is a marathon, not a sprint. While some writers thrive on fast-drafting their stories in thirty days, many of us need a gentler, steadier pace. That’s where the twelve-month draft comes in, a timeline that’s both practical and achievable. Why Twelve Months? A year feels doable. It allows for real life to happen while
Episode Eleven: Why We Love Found Families in Fiction
Why We Love Found Families in Fiction There’s a special kind of magic in stories where characters who don’t share blood ties become family anyway. We call it the “found family” trope, and it’s one of the most beloved in all of fiction. Whether it’s a band of adventurers, a group of misfits, or unlikely friends who stick together, found families tug at our hearts and keep us turning pages. What Is a Found Family? A found family is just what it sounds like: a group of characters who choose each other. They may start out as loners, outcasts, or
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