Killing your characters: when, why, and how
Character deaths are powerful. They can be the emotional high point of a story — or they can feel cheap, manipulative, and pointless. The difference is in…
Fantasy writer exploring the edges of storytelling
Character deaths are powerful. They can be the emotional high point of a story — or they can feel cheap, manipulative, and pointless. The difference is in…
You started strong. The opening crackles with energy. The characters are vivid, the premise is gripping, the stakes are clear. Then you hit the middle, and…