Posts | Avril Marie Aalund

Why I Still Prefer Handwritten First Drafts In 2025

We've been storytellers since the dawn of time. And as time has gone on, the way we tell our stories has continued to evolve. With all of...

5 days ago5 min read

Writing in public spaces can offer a change of pace that restores your creativity and allows you to see your work with fresh eyes. Many...

May 114 min read

"Write what you know" is something writers will be told a thousand times over (to which I'll offer my own addendum of "learn how to write...

May 49 min read

Hey, friends! As you may have gathered from the title of this post, we'll be talking about some mature topics and using adult language to...

Apr 274 min read

Character names are a seemingly small but incredibly significant decision for writers. They can say a lot about who they are or hint at...

Apr 206 min read

I have a confession to make. Do you remember those icebreaker activities your teachers would make you do during the first day of school?...

Apr 137 min read