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For authors, students, and anyone developing a writing practice.

Cityscape Setting

Cityscape Setting

Unlocking the Power of Setting in Your Writing

A three-prong framework to help you transform your settings with purpose, emotion, and character focus.

Karissa Metcalf

Jul 29, 20254 min read

Your Brain is Too Clever

Your Brain is Too Clever

Your Brain is Too Clever

Your brain is an efficient pattern recognizing machine. But it needs to slow down to be a good editor.

Karissa Metcalf

Jul 5, 20252 min read

Mastering Worldbuilding: A Simple Tool for Clarity

Mastering Worldbuilding: A Simple Tool for Clarity

Mastering Worldbuilding: A Simple Tool for Clarity

This is a quick, low-tech tool to plan out your novel.

Karissa Metcalf

Jun 30, 20252 min read

You Don't Need a Perfect Sentence. You Need Momentum.

You Don't Need a Perfect Sentence. You Need Momentum.

You Don't Need a Perfect Sentence. You Need Momentum.

A clever reset for writers who overthink each new writing session. Tell This Story Picture Prompt with Dialogue Starter I know we've all...

Karissa Metcalf

Jun 28, 20253 min read

The Curious Power of the Pause: Pomodoro and Focused Writing for Students

The Curious Power of the Pause: Pomodoro and Focused Writing for Students

The Curious Power of the Pause: Pomodoro and Focused Writing for Students

When distractions interrupt writing, you need a tool that will help you reset.

Karissa Metcalf

Apr 25, 20253 min read

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