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Posts by Jill Boehme

Should Writers Pay To Have Their Work Edited?

October 20, 2026

Should Writers Pay To Have Their Work Edited?

October 20, 2026

Writers pay me to edit their work. You might assume that I will therefore attempt to talk you into all the reasons why you need to hire me. Actually, the…

Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do

July 21, 2026

Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do

July 21, 2026

Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written…

From Cathartic to Intentional: How to Write When It Feels Hard

April 21, 2026

From Cathartic to Intentional: How to Write When It Feels Hard

April 21, 2026

Ever feel like you’re having such a hard day or week or month that you’re not sure how to write anything at all? You’re not alone. Recently, someone in the…

Betrayal and Plot Twists: 5 Ways to Hide Your Villain

January 20, 2026

Betrayal and Plot Twists: 5 Ways to Hide Your Villain

January 20, 2026

Every story needs a great villain! Sometimes, that villain is obvious–someone who’s not a part of your protagonist’s gang of supporters against whom everyone is fighting. Think Sauron in LORD…

How To Use Dialogue for Backstory and Worldbuilding—Infodump-Free!

October 21, 2025

How To Use Dialogue for Backstory and Worldbuilding—Infodump-Free!

October 21, 2025

It’s an ongoing struggle for many of us: How do I share backstory and build my world without infodumping (and boring my readers)? One of my favorite—and sometimes overlooked—tools is…