writing
How I write (hopefully) effective dialogue
Here's some advice for you to take or leave.
writing
How roleplaying games made me a better writer of characters
It's all about setting an agenda.
mailbag
April mailbag
This month: Music Emily loved as a teen she can't stand anymore. Plus! Easter candy!
TV
The wife's tragic backstory every single fucking time
There have to be better ideas!
woodworking
Your novel-writing questions answered
By someone who has (almost) published one novel.
writing
Ask Emily Anything (about writing novels)
You have questions? Emily possibly has answers.
writing
Does anybody KNOW themselves? REALLY?
Or: Why do I struggle with the concept of interiority so much?
criticism
The difference between creation and criticism
It's not what you think!
mailbag
April mailbag!
This month: What's my baby into? Which hated TV characters do I like? And have my feelings on spoilers changed at all since becoming TV writer?
mailbag
March mailbag!
This month: Nail colors inspired by animated films and writing believable dialogue.
writing
How I create (hopefully) memorable characters
Hint: It involves more than one character.
writing
How to become a TV writer in 700 easy steps
Now that I've been a TV writer for one day, I have some advice for you.