How an Ancient System of Self-Understanding Can Supercharge Your Storytelling “The best stories aren’t about characters who change—they’re about characters who wake up.” What if you had a map—not just for your characters’ personalities, but for their shadows, stress responses, and potential for transformation? Enter the Enneagram: an ancient, mystically-infused typology system that goes beyond […]
Spoiler: It’s “Don’t Bore the Reader.” Let’s cut through the noise. There’s only one rule that matters in writing fiction: don’t bore the reader. That’s it. Everything else—craft, structure, style, voice, beautiful prose—can be learned, refined, revised. But if you lose your reader’s interest, none of those things will save the story. The moment someone
If you want to level up your fiction, forget chasing perfect sentences or obsessing over plot twists. Learn how to write a solid scene. Scenes are the building blocks of any story. They’re where characters come alive, stakes take shape, and emotions land. Without strong scenes, all you’ve got is a premise and some prose.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. This site brings together two of my biggest passions: writing stories and helping others tap into their own creativity. I write fiction that explores identity, belief, and the hidden forces shaping our lives. I also coach students through Odyssey of the Mind, a program that challenges kids to solve creative
