For Writers

An illustration of a writer revising story pages thoughtfully, crafting meaningful details for emotional resonance.

Meaningful Story Details: How to Write Fiction That Resonates

This is a long, crunchy, deep-dive craft post for fiction writers who want their stories to land with more emotional resonance. I’ve been noticing a pattern in solid-but-not-quite-there fiction—including my own—and it boils down to this: meaningful story details. When our stories don’t connect with readers, the problem isn’t always character or conflict. Sometimes, it’s […]

Meaningful Story Details: How to Write Fiction That Resonates Read More »

Blog Header for How to Become a Natural - Blonde woman in kitchen

How to Become a Natural

A couple of days ago, I got stuck on my current fiction project and went out for a walk to think about what I needed to do next. In the dark I whipped out my phone and started brainstorming, babbling about the nearest thing to hand when nothing particularly relevant to the story came to

How to Become a Natural Read More »

Process Post: What is conflict?

To view this content, you must be a member of DeAnna’s Patreon at $1 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content.

Process Post: What is conflict? Read More »

Process Post: Story Openings

To view this content, you must be a member of DeAnna’s Patreon at $1 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content.

Process Post: Story Openings Read More »

Writing Craft: Vol. 3: What is conflict?

To view this content, you must be a member of DeAnna’s Patreon at $1 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content.

Writing Craft: Vol. 3: What is conflict? Read More »

SEO for Authors

To view this content, you must be a member of DeAnna’s Patreon at $1 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content.

SEO for Authors Read More »

Process post: SEO for Authors

To view this content, you must be a member of DeAnna’s Patreon at $1 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content.

Process post: SEO for Authors Read More »

Writing Craft, Vol. 3: Story Openings

To view this content, you must be a member of DeAnna’s Patreon at $1 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content.

Writing Craft, Vol. 3: Story Openings Read More »

Writing Craft Vol. 3: Who’s telling the story?

To view this content, you must be a member of DeAnna’s Patreon at $1 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content.

Writing Craft Vol. 3: Who’s telling the story? Read More »

Process post: Who’s telling the story?

To view this content, you must be a member of DeAnna’s Patreon at $1 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content.

Process post: Who’s telling the story? Read More »

←