by AnnMarie Kalus | Oct 8, 2025 | Writing Tips
When you open a book that instantly feels heavy, mysterious, or warm, and you feel a tangible presence of emotion… that’s the mood. It’s that intangible quality that makes a scene feel alive, the emotional color on the page. Mood is not just about what happens in a...
by AnnMarie Kalus | Oct 8, 2025 | Writing Tips
I think we can all agree that show, don’t tell is, in fact, the most dreaded (and hated) phrase in the history of writing. I know. But what does that really mean? At its core, that advice points to one of the simplest truths about writing — everything...
