Welcome to The Writer’s Attic

High up in the attic is a hidden trove of ideas. These insights guide our best storytelling. We’re heading into lofty heights to look at fiction-writing in ways we never have before.

Who am I?

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).

What are free subscribers in for?

Deep dives into the what makes a story compelling, including insights into understanding any novel’s unique appeal.

Tips based on my experiences in the publishing industry, including a guide to understanding why agents are rejecting your work.

What do paid subscribers get access to?

Full-color pdf writing guides to help you explore writing techniques.

5-Page Book Club, in which we read five pages of a novel and discuss what we can learn as writers.

30 unique and inspiring writing prompts to help you build your writing habit.

A query-tracking template to guide you as you query literary agents. This Google Sheets spreadsheet features a beautiful tree that grows into a forest as you send out more query letters! (Some of the art is featured below. The rest is a surprise!)