writing advice Archives - Kevin T. Johns, Writing Coach

April 18, 2025

Want Readers to Care? Build Characters Who Bleed (Advice from a Writing Coach)

Want readers to care about your story? Don’t write perfect characters—write ones who bleed. Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares how flawed, emotionally raw characters drive deeper reader engagement.

April 6, 2025

How to Escalate Conflict Without Losing Control: A Writing Coach’s Proven Method

Discover writing coach Kevin T. Johns’ proven method for escalating story conflict while keeping control of your narrative and structure. Perfect for thriller, mystery, fantasy, and more.

Notebook with dramatic lighting and the words “Clarity, Tension, Escalation” written in bold marker

March 30, 2025

Kevin’s CTE Formula: A Writing Coach’s 3-Step Method for Raising Stakes (that Actually Works)

Discover Kevin T. Johns’ CTE Formula—Clarity, Tension, Escalation—and learn how to write gripping conflict that raises stakes and keeps readers turning the page.