Writing Craft

The Magic System Rulebook: A Tool for Consistent Worldbuilding

A magic system rulebook is your behind-the-scenes blueprint for consistent worldbuilding. Use six foundational questions—source, access, cost, learning, limits, and…

Are You Killing the Tension? 3 Common Mistakes Writers Make With High-Stakes Scenes

Avoid these high-stakes pitfalls! Writing coach Kevin T. Johns reveals 3 common mistakes that flatten tension—and how to fix them…

Setting the Stage for Suspense: How to Use Atmosphere to Raise the Stakes

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shows how setting can do more than describe a scene—it can raise the stakes, deepen…