Table of contents : Words on a Page Part One: The Craft of Writing The Essential Elements Chapter 1: The Trick Chapter 2: Breathing Life into Your Characters Chapter 3: Descriptions That Grip Chapter 4: Two Strings Chapter 5: To Anticipate or Not to Anticipate? Chapter 6: The Ultimate Secret Part Two: The Craft of Writing Refining the Craft Chapter 7: Engaging Openings Chapter 8: Plot We’ve Got… Chapter 9: Infodumps Begone! Chapter 10: Wow, That Was Satisfying! Part Three: The Art of Writing Chapter 11: Heart and Soul Chapter 12: Interior Dialogue Chapter 13: Payload Moments Chapter 14: The Trouble with Tropes Final Word: Writing Tips Resources Acknowledgments