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How to outline and plot your story. Start here!
The free email course breaking down the IV Act Structure and how to outline for it!
Rachel Arsenault
1 min read


What is my first draft supposed to accomplish?
Ideally, by the end of your first draft, you’ll know roughly what you want the story to be.
Rachel Arsenault
2 min read


Writing the first book in a series
Tips for intriguing your reader, satisfying individual plot points, and giving your character an arc that spans multiple books
Rachel Arsenault
5 min read


Why you should study Ninth House
This book is an incredible blend of crime and fantasy, following all of the rules of a compelling whodunnit combined with an expertly crafted unpredictable magic system that adds to the unsettling environment and never feels like a cheat.
Rachel Arsenault
4 min read


My Top 3 Scene Writing Tips: Crime Edition
Mystery plots are puzzle-centric, which means there are a few extra things you need to keep at the forefront of your mind when writing scenes.
Rachel Arsenault
4 min read


Developing a crime story protagonist
A mini masterclass on developing a sleuth that readers will keep coming back to
Rachel Arsenault
5 min read
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