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.
How to pull off a juggling act
I'm a discovery writer—no outline, just imagination. But with 13 plot threads in the air, how do I land this story? Comparing Neil Gaiman's emergent style vs JK Rowling's planning, here's how to trust the process without losing control.