writing
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The Secret to Unforgettable Endings: James Scott Bell’s The Last Fifty Pages I strongly recommend this book and the Audible recording as well. Every writer knows that beginnings are easy. But where is it going? Oh yeah, The Ending? A bit tougher. As James Scott Bell reminds us in his craft book The Last Fifty
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When a Random House copy chief puts pen to paper, writers should listen. Benjamin Dreyer’s Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style isn’t just another grammar manual. It’s a whip-smart, laugh-out-loud style guide that reminds us that language is a living thing—and that writing should have both precision and personality. As a
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This podcast isa goldmine for anyone serious about the craft. Thayer doesn’t just talk theory—he breaks down structure, pacing, character, and style in ways that make you want to go straight back to the page and apply what you’ve learned. One takeaway that stuck with me: clarity and momentum matter more than ornament. Readers should
The Entity - A Novel 