Write meaningful fiction.
Story Excavator tools and services exist …
to help you dig deep to clarify the theme at the root of your story and what it is you want to say
to diagnose what story elements you're struggling with - and how to fix them
to sharpen your micro and macro-level writing skills
… so that you can write fiction that is both captivating and meaningful.
Writing Advice & Tools
Do you have lots of ideas but don’t know how to unify them into a story? This section demystifies the principles of story structure.
If you’re partway or all the way through writing a novel or short story and keep hitting a wall, this section offers diagnostic and revision tools to identify and remedy the issue(s) at hand.
Are you getting feedback that your writing is boring your readers? This section covers writing techniques based on two fundamental engagement mechanisms.
If you can land the gut-punch
or the laugh in a short story, writing it in a novel will be easier. This section is about writing shorter pieces to sharpen your storytelling.
Working With Me
I am currently accepting new clients. If you're not sure whether I work within your genre or what my approach to coaching is, you can check out these FAQs to determine whether we'd be a good fit. If you already know you'd like to work with me, you can visit my detailed list of offerings.
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