by Renee Fountain | Dec 14, 2025 | Blog
One of my subscribers told me they’d been trying to find more info/tips/examples on writing good interiority. They asked if “using direct thought is OK, or if it’s better to lean into interiority instead”. It’s a simple question with a complex answer — because the...
by Renee Fountain | Dec 14, 2025 | Blog
Last time, we talked about cutting clutter—stripping away the unnecessary words that bog down your prose. But once you’ve cleared the excess, what remains needs to carry its weight. Readers might forgive a slow first chapter or even a shaky plot turn, but flat...
by Renee Fountain | Dec 14, 2025 | Blog
Every week, I receive dozens of queries where talented authors bury brilliant ideas under superfluous words, believing more words equal more impact, style or literary weight. Most often, more words are usually… just more words. I’ve found the most enjoyable...
by Renee Fountain | Dec 14, 2025 | Blog
I seem to be on a plot device kick lately, so I’m just going with it. Picture this: Your protagonist has twenty-four hours to save their marriage, or one summer to reconnect with their estranged father. Suddenly, every choice matters. Every conversation carries...
by Renee Fountain | Jul 8, 2025 | Blog
Every week, I read manuscripts that treat description like an inventory list. The intent is to ensure I see everything in vivid detail. Except, I don’t need to see everything. I only need to see what matters. Most of these efforts are an attempt to “set the...
