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The Fiction Coach

Stronger storytelling makes better comics and novels. Confidence and consistency build loyal readers. Let’s unlock all three.

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I Used to Hate Marketing. Then I Realized What It Actually Is.

Most writers I’ve worked with hate promotion.

Live with Clay Adams

Talking about writing comics, editing, and the all important page turn

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I Found a Mistake in My Book!

The PDF looked perfect, but the printed page told a different story.

Oh, No! The Numbers!

My mind is doing mental gymnastics again

It's Time to Level Up Your Comic Book Scripts

Live Now: Self-Editing for Comic Book Writers

You're Making It Too Easy on Your Protagonist

Action doesn't always indicate challenge.

That's Nice, Dear

On learning to stop shrinking your own excitement, and why the habit might be costing you more than your feelings

What Romance Taught Me About Storytelling

With a Detour Through Pulp Crime and a Rocky Start in Erotica

The Real Job of Page One

The Importance of Meaningful Action and That First Page Turn

The 25% Problem

Why Readers Aren't Coming Back for Issue Two