I Hit 200K Views Teaching Writing: Here's What's Next! Four years, 200,000+ views, and countless writers supported. This year-in-review covers what worked, what didn't, and what's coming next for The Write Mindset. From publishing four books to launching the How to Write a Narrative course, here's the honest breakdown of building a writing education channel.

The Write Mindset is a place for authors of all levels to learn about the craft of writing and analyze narratives. As a developmental editor, I invite you to explore my works of fiction, giving you a look at early drafts and their evolution with insight, instructions, and breakdowns of my writing process. Expect weekly publications from me that explore the art of writing and the magic of storytelling.

Author Branding 101: Grow Your Presence with Purpose! Most authors lose readers before anyone opens their book. The problem isn't your writing, it's your brand. This breakdown reveals what successful authors understand about imprint marketing, building presence without exploitation, and why "buy my book" posts actively hurt sales. Learn what to share, what to hide, and how to build the emotional connection that turns casual followers into life-loyal readers.

Thank you to everyone supporting this book, leaving reviews, and purchasing it. I've sold a good amount of these books since release, and I'm grateful to see the physical copies going just as fast in my writing class and people reaching out for a copy.

Every narrative starts with one simple sentence. Learn how to find your macro narrative and break it down into micro narratives using the three-act structure and 27 Plot Point Outline. This lesson uses The Hunger Games to demonstrate how subject-verb-result creates clarity and how breaking stories into acts, sections, and plot points gives you a roadmap from concept to finished draft. First video in the series.

Test Your Protagonist: How Trials Develop Your Character! The midpoint revealed the truth, now what? Plot Point 17 is where your protagonist stops reacting and starts taking action to solve the problem. This beat separates passive characters from active heroes, keeping your second act from sagging. Learn how to test your protagonist through trials that feel earned, why quality beats quantity, and what makes James Bond's tank chase the perfect PP17 example.

Currently I have opened up the first five chapters of Death of the King for free on Substack. Patreon is up to Chapter 34. I am up to Chapter 4 on Substack. The chapters are released weekly for your viewing pleasure. Death of a King: Book 1 of the Maven Wars Saga. Follow the evolution of Book One from start to finish. This section includes every chapter post, featuring the zero, first, and third drafts before a final polish. Go behind the scenes with my personal notes on the development, craft, and editing process for every beat of the story.

I had the pleasure of spending time with one of my childhood heroes, Edo van Belkom, the author of Lord Soth Dragonlance and Death Drives A Semi. Learning about his journey as an author, insight on writing, and the ins and outs of the publishing industry.

I've officially started going through and working on the format of this book and working to make sure the ebook, hardcover, and softcover are released at the same time. The goal is to release this book in June/July.

27 Plot Point Outline: Sections That Work! Lesson 2 in the How to Write a Narrative series breaks down the three-act structure into nine sections using the 27 Plot Point Outline. Learn how each act divides into beginning-middle-end sections that set up, challenge, and resolve. Using examples from The Hunger Games, Ghostbusters, and Beauty and the Beast, discover how sections create narrative weight, logical flow, and momentum. Essential for pantsers and plotters alike.

Currently I have opened up the first five chapters of Altar of Lies for free on Substack. Patreon is up to Chapter 4 and on Substack. The chapters are released weekly for your viewing pleasure. Altar of Lies: Book 1 of The Roosevelt Files (a fantasy crime/thriller noir series) follows the evolution of Book One from start to finish. This section includes every chapter post, featuring the zero, first, and third drafts before a final polish. Go behind the scenes with my personal notes on the development, craft, and editing process for every beat of the story.

An interview with Jacqueline Pennewill, author of The Book of Eternity. Actress turned novelist Jacqueline joins The Write Mindset to talk about writing The Book of Eternity, her debut fantasy trilogy born from grief and a hospital room promise to her mother. We explore how acting shapes character work, why behavior matters more than dialogue, finding trusted readers, and the business parallels between acting and publishing.

This Story Formula Works for Every Genre (27 Plot Points)! Lesson 3 breaks down all 27 plot points with examples from The Hunger Games, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ghostbusters, Pretty Woman, and 50 First Dates. See exactly what elements belong in each beat, from the inciting incident through midpoint conflict to the climax. Learn when to introduce characters, how to structure your middle, and why Plot Point 22 changes everything. Complete story structure roadmap for any genre.

New services and testimonials have been added to the writing services page: map making, book formatting, and several really kind testimonials.