Welcome to The Writer’s Attic

Grab your notebook and climb on up!

For writers | unique insights and practical tips for writing fiction. Start here: how to strengthen your characters’ motivations.

For readers | reading guides and short fiction. Start here: “Oak Lore,” a short story about the curse of never saying what you mean.


I’m Parker Peevyhouse…

…author of novels published by Penguin and Macmillan. I occasionally teach creative writing courses and provide paid writing critiques.

My books have been called “rare gems” (BCCB), “complex, unique, and alluring” (VOYA), “compulsively readable” (Booklist), “excellent” (Booklist), and “thrilling” (Kirkus).


Here’s what people love about The Writer’s Attic…






Ready to join?

Climb the ladder, pull out your notebook, and let’s do some deep thinking.

Share The Writer's Attic


Most Popular Posts

User's avatar

Subscribe to The Writer's Attic

Unique insights into what makes for compelling fiction, with tips for writers and guides for readers.

People