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How to write a scene
Did you watch the Oscars this past weekend? I didn’t, but I used to love watching the celebrities dress to the nines, and celebrate the...
Karyn Fischer
Mar 13, 202412 min read


How to Raise the Stakes in your Novel
Over the holiday break, I really tried to lean into staying present with my family, resting and reading books, and thinking about my own...
Karyn Fischer
Jan 12, 20248 min read


A therapist's guide to mining character
If you’ve been following me for a while, you might already know that I am an identical twin. One question I sometimes get asked is...
Karyn Fischer
Dec 4, 20234 min read


How to use specificity to elevate your writing and resonate with more readers
I’m reading a fabulous book right now called Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs. It’s an adult bookish fantasy that comes out in June...
Karyn Fischer
Nov 27, 20234 min read
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