Welcome
I'm writing and illustrating June and the Star, a YA fantasy novel about navigating deception in a magical world. Here you'll find posts on:
Writing craft (character arcs, discovery writing, story structure)
Illustration process and style development
Children's literature philosophy (moral clarity, earnest heroes)
Creative life (finding time, overcoming perfectionism)
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How to write a climax
After months of building toward a climax I wasn't sure how to write, I discovered the confrontation my character needed wasn't external—it was internal. Here's what I learned about writing climaxes that transform characters.
Don’t tell me what to think
Why do modern movies prefer to lecture audiences instead of letting stories speak for themselves? Comparing Salem's Lot 1979 vs 2024 reveals what's been lost when writers stop trusting viewers to think.