Note From KMW: One of the first writing teachers I remember learning from was James Scott Bell. When I started religiously reading the Writer’s Digest magazine as a young writer, Jim’s regular column always spoke to me. He had a knack for naming high-concept ideas in a way that always felt accessible and practicable. Years […]


March 7, 2014 by 56 Comments Structuring Your Novel
The Mirror Moment: A Method for Both Plotters and Pantsers
I want to thank Katie for giving me some space here to talk about my new book, Write Your Novel From the Middle. Rather than have her come up with interview questions, I took that burden upon myself. The only problem was, when I questioned myself, I tended to go on and on. I’ve thus […]











