Why it’s okay to fail at first drafts—and how rewrites can turn a flat story into an incredible one.

Story spelunking is acknowledging that the cave your story exists in is grand and mysterious.

I can only speak from personal experience when I say that outlining is like that old adage: “Things never go as planned.”

So many young writers I meet want their first draft to be perfect. But, is it?

Hard truth: there are problems with your first draft.

We're all on this writing journey together. From the "Bad Version" to a completed project, let's walk through these steps.