Before The Outline The first round of research is background material for your story. You may be looking for settings, hidden alleys, a great beach. While an online search, will give you generic information, there’s nothing like going to the place of your story.  You will discover details that no amount of online searching will…

Start Late, End Early ​Scenes are the building blocks of your story. The purpose of each scene is to move the reader along in the story. You can help your reader experience immediacy by plunging them headlong into your story. Begin At the Latest Possible Moment Begin your scene with action. Plunge your reader into…