130: Only Write it if You Love It

134: What Makes You Reject a First Page?

This week, think about what makes you accept or reject the invitation of the first page. Reading rec: BAD ASIANS, by Lillian Li.

133: 5 Nice Little Things You Can Do for Your Novel

This week, it's time for your novel to get some self-care. Reading recommendation: THE KEEPER by Tana French.

132: Let an unlikely hero have their day

This week, we're flipping the script on who gets to be the hero of your story. Reading recommendation: TOKYO EXPRESS by Seicho Matsumoto.

131: Make it Personal

This week, make your story's problems personal for your characters. Reading recommendation: THE COLONY by Annika Norlin.

130: Only Write it if You Love It

This week, remembering what you love and why you write. Reading recommendation: THE TRANSIT OF VENUS, by Shirley Hazzard.