writing skills

Writers' Book Club: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (Week 1)

The genre-blending mystery with a perfect premise

Jun 14 •

Parker Peevyhouse

The Helpful Writing Method You've Probably Never Heard Of

The 6-Dilemma Plot

May 17 •

Parker Peevyhouse

The Book Breakdown: The Husbands

What writers can learn from this contemporary novel with a speculative twist

May 3 •

Parker Peevyhouse

Two Things Every Great Mystery Novel Needs

How to craft an irresistible premise

Apr 19 •

Parker Peevyhouse

5-Page Book Club: The Guest by Emma Cline

Plus, what I'm reading and watching lately

Apr 5 •

Parker Peevyhouse

Character Motivations That Don't Work

And how to fix them

Mar 22 •

Parker Peevyhouse

Readers Have To Believe Your Story

How to fix the holes in your story's logic

Mar 15 •

Parker Peevyhouse

5-Page Book Club: The Marriage Portrait

Suspense centered on characterization

Mar 8 •

Parker Peevyhouse

A Book Belongs Only To Its Author

How to revise your work while staying true to your vision

Mar 1 •

Parker Peevyhouse

The Book Breakdown: I Have Some Questions For You

What writers can learn from this literary mystery

Feb 22 •

Parker Peevyhouse

5-Page Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club

Using voice to transcend genre

Feb 8 •

Parker Peevyhouse

Open For Paid Critiques

For a limited time

Jan 15 •

Parker Peevyhouse

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