The Untaught Secret to Stories That Captivate to the Final Page

Welcome into Flight School:

When All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr released, the hype drew me in. Like many others, I invested in the hardcover and zoomed through this oh-so-promising book. Near the end, I noticed something that seemed impossible. The story fell apart.

What happened?

Fast forward many years:

1. I’m now crafting my own historical novel.

2. I’ve taught creative writing for ten years.

This teaching is about what I’ve learned by doing both, and yes, All the Light fizzled because Doerr did not understand the crucial underpinnings of structure and plot. He missed the mark.

You will not learn about “missing the mark” in your MFA, you will not hear an editor or a book doctor explain it, and you’ll never hear a publisher talk about it (publishers hit the mark with hype and getting you to buy the book).

But if you are a writer (like me) who wants to create a memorable and life-changing book, you want to know this. Watch this teaching and learn.