Behind the Pages
Writing life, dark worlds, stubborn characters, publishing chaos, and everything that happens between the first sentence and the finished book.
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The Difference Between Fear and Weakness
One of the most common misconceptions in storytelling is that fear and weakness are the same thing. They aren’t. A thoughtful reflection from Anna Gerard.
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The Work Between the Milestones
When people think about publishing a book, they usually picture the milestones. The release day. The cover reveal. A thoughtful reflection from Anna Gerard.
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The Person I Was When I Started
I sometimes think about the person who first decided to write a book. Not the writer. A reflection from Anna Gerard on storytelling and the writing life.
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The Question That Started a Story
Every book begins somewhere. Sometimes it’s a character. Sometimes it’s a scene. A reflection from Anna Gerard on stories, creativity, and the writing life.
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Why Readers Love Found Family
There’s a reason the found family trope appears in so many beloved stories. A reflection from Anna Gerard on stories, creativity, and the writing life.
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The Rules Readers Never See
One of my favorite things about fantasy worlds is that the most important parts are often invisible. A thoughtful reflection from Anna Gerard.
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Why We Forgive Fictional Characters
One of the most interesting things about stories is how willing readers are to forgive fictional characters. A thoughtful reflection from Anna Gerard.
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The Value of Small Wins
It’s easy to celebrate the big milestones. Finishing a manuscript. Publishing a book. A reflection from Anna Gerard on storytelling and the writing life.