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What NaNoWriMo Taught Me About Writing
It’s December 1. National Novel Writing Month is over. But before we get back to business as usual and forget about that time a law
Everything is Storytelling
It might feel like reading about a licensed lawyer writing a paranormal novel is a little inconsistent. But there is a single through-line through everything
Why I Write Fiction
It may come as a surprise that I, a lawyer and advocate, am dedicating a month to writing a fiction novel. You might wonder if
Power, Influence, and Speculative Fiction
Writing of any kind can feel like screaming into the void. Still, it is important to remember that sometimes the void is listening, and over
Supernatural Storytelling Takes Over Your Law Geek for National Novel Writing Month
If you are a regular follower of Your Law Geek, you may not see much legal news for a while. That’s because for the month
Chasing Your Tale: Beating the Blank Page
When all the planning is done, or even if you prefer to write by the seat of your pants, you still need to find ways
Chasing Your Tale: Description & Dialogue
After all the strategizing is done, you still need to tell a compelling story. Even a weak plot or one-dimensional characters can turn into an
Chasing Your Tale: Plotting & Pacing
Even the best writers get tangled up in plot sometimes. Finding the right balance between classic story structure and cliché or melodramatic plot developments can
Chasing Your Tale: Choosing the Cast of Characters
For many writers, their main character is the center of their writing world. The setting, world around them, and even the plot take back seats
Chasing Your Tale: Setting & World Building
If you want to write memorable stories, they need to feel real. Some of the best literature and non-fiction writing makes the reader feel like