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Become a stronger storyteller, bit by bit.

You know you can always get better at writing. That feels either exciting or exhausting to you—maybe both.

But with each word on the page, you hone your craftsmanship. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter for curated insights from a developmental editor so you can strengthen your storytelling with each draft.

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Dahlhouse digest

Curated insights from writing craft books so you can spend more time actually writing. Stay bright-eyed with bite-sized recaps and resources.

Deep dives on storytelling topics

Revisit best practices for show vs. tell, backstory and flashbacks, plot points and beats, scene structure, pacing, and so much more.

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