Writing Advice That Helps You Fix What Isn’t Working

If your story almost works—but something feels flat, confusing, or unfinished—you’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong.

Most writing problems aren’t about talent or motivation.
They’re about craft decisions you were never taught how to recognize.

That’s what this site is for.

Learn to See What Your Draft Is Actually Doing

Whether you’re working on a novel, memoir, or short story, strong writing comes from understanding:

• Why a plot stalls or feels aimless
• Why scenes don’t seem to matter
• Why characters feel thin or inconsistent
• Why “good writing” still doesn’t hold together

Here, we focus on clarity over clichés and practical craft over vague advice—so you can diagnose problems in your own work and revise with intention.

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Seven Simple Ways to Make Your Writing Rock

A clear, practical introduction to the craft principles that make stories work—and how to apply them right away.

About This Site

I’ve been writing for over forty years, and I created Write Makes Might as a free, accessible resource for writers who want to strengthen their storytelling without being talked down to.

Once upon a time, I was exactly where you are now—staring at drafts that weren’t quite working and wondering why the advice I kept hearing didn’t help. Everything here grows out of that experience.

Stay in Touch

If there’s something you’d like to learn more about, or if you’d like to be notified when my weekly writing newsletter launches, feel free to email me at: [email protected]

Happy Writing!