Głęboka woda / Deep Water 2022

Microtension in Writing Explained: How Small Details Create Big Tension

Note From KMW: Whenever I’m browsing a new book in a bookstore or reading a sample online, I’m always aware of how little I can actually know at...

The Emotional Toll on Writers in the Modern Landscape (And Why So Many Are Burning Out)

How we doing, fellow writers? Are you hanging in there? Everywhere I look in today’s creative landscape, I can’t help but sense that more and...

Find a Writing Buddy (2026 Edition!): Critique Partners, Beta Readers & More

Want to find a writing buddy? A critique partner? A beta reader? Here’s your stop! If you’re looking to find a writing buddy, critique...

6 Ways to Discover Your Character’s Greatest Fear

From KMW: One of the juiciest tension points in a character’s arc is the question: What is your character’s greatest fear? This question...

New Writing Class: The Hidden Psychology of Story Conflict

Conflict is often taught as the engine of plot, but what if it is really the engine of psychological transformation? When we look at story through a...

Internal Conflict vs. External Conflict: The Shift From Projection to Agency in Character Arc

One of the easiest mistakes in writing is assuming stories are about the external action of defeating the antagonistic force, when in reality they are...

New Writing Class: What Happens After the Positive Change Arc?

Today, I want to share something new with you… This year, I’m starting a Story School! For years, I’ve taught story primarily through blog...

How to Create a Consistent Story Tone (And Why It Matters)

We might define your story’s tone as its attitude. More than that, it’s a guide for audiences to help them determine their own attitudes while...

9 Tips for How to Write Dark Stories Responsibly (And Make Hope Feel Earned)

Why do some dark stories feel true and even redemptive while others feel icky and draining? And why do some hopeful stories resonate deeply while...

Kishōtenketsu Story Structure: What It Is, How It Works, and How It Compares to Western Plotting

Note From KMW: In recent years, one of the questions I’ve been asked most often is whether I’ll write more about Eastern story...