My Books

What if we could define the steps of the writing process by their function? What if enjoying the process is the foundation of your book's design?

Joy Draft is an author's guide from my experiences as a professional editor. It gives writers a more useful definition to aim for than "first draft," and combats perfectionism by creating functional expectations for moving their books through each step in the writing process.

​

Joy might just be the most important function.

People have asked about my revision method for years. This is your peek inside my brain to see how I use feedback to complete my own revisions. 

This writing craft primer breaks down the essentials that increase the cohesion and reception of your work. The pursuit of writing craft is an endless journey filled with masters and fools all guiding you toward finding a voice. 

​​​

​​What if this pursuit can increase the quality of the craftsman as much as the work itself?

A dragon’s wings cast shadows on the land,

The ground turned sour in absence of a king.

A thief arises, sword and vine in hand

To strike the root of all the suffering.

Forsaken vows of ancient duty call

To her, a mage, disguised and far away.

For memory and grief, she would forestall,

From battling one with whom she used to play.

In times when trusting makes someone a fool,

And people quake with fear in every field,

Will fighters forged while seeking out new rule,

Choose solitude or bring their hearts to yield?