The Chopping Blog

According to Waugh, a convert to Catholicism, this is a book about grace.

"It is definitely worth interrogating your prologue to ensure it really works for the reader’s experience and not against it!"

A huge congrats to our client Angela Douglas on the upcoming release of her thriller!

Heart of Darkness is the most frequently analyzed work of literature in universities and colleges, probably because Conrad doesn’t spell things out for his readers.

Vito Corleone is a godfather of crime, but he is also a godfather of plot.

Whether they’re allies, enemies, mentors, or catalysts for change, minor characters serve to support or challenge the main character, highlight themes, and provide depth to the story world.

Voice isn’t just about verbal tics, slang, or quirks—it's the essence of how a character sees and interprets the world.

Your protagonist's strengths and the fallacies that shape their internal journey combine to create a character who is complex, dynamic, and capable of true transformation.

As two characters push and pull against each other, readers get to see them both more clearly.

To create characters that readers truly care about, it’s essential to understand what drives them.

Character backstory is more than just a list of childhood experiences or milestones; it's the emotional and psychological foundation for who they are today.

"Each day at four the room is sticky with marmalade light. Light that goes on bleeding and wringing its hands and finally disappears without having touched anyone."