by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | General Writing Resources, Mystery/Thriller
It’s 2 AM. Your reader’s eyes are burning. They have work in the morning. They know they should sleep. But they can’t stop reading. Just one more chapter. Just one more page. They have to know what happens next. That’s the power of suspense....
by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | General Writing Resources
You think you know where the story is going. The protagonist is clearly heading toward redemption. The detective has identified the obvious suspect. The romance will follow the predictable path to happily ever after. You’re confident in your predictions—and then...
by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | Children, General Writing Resources
Children’s books hold a unique power. They’re often the first stories we fall in love with, the characters who become our earliest friends, the adventures that teach us about courage, kindness, and possibility. A single picture book can shape a...
by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | General Writing Resources, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Open any beloved fantasy novel and you’ll likely find it: a map tucked into the front pages, inviting you to trace your finger across mountains and kingdoms, to measure distances between starting points and destinations, to imagine the vastness of the world...
by DILLONJFOLEY | Apr 1, 2026 | Children, General Writing Resources, Publishing
Picture books might look deceptively simple. After all, they’re often just 32 pages with minimal text and colorful illustrations, right? But here’s the truth: creating a successful picture book is an art form that requires careful consideration, skill, and...
