fbpx

Jordan McCollum

Search
Skip to content
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Books
    • Spy Another Day series
      • Spy by Night
      • I, Spy
      • Spy for a Spy
      • Tomorrow We Spy
    • Spy Another Day prequels
      • Spy Noon
      • Mr. Nice Spy
    • Saints series
      • Saints & Spies
      • Saints & Suspects
      • Saints & Sinners
    • Nonfiction: Writing Craft
      • Character Arcs
      • Character Sympathy
      • Character Depth
      • NEW! Enneagram for Authors
  • Free Writing Guides
    • Writing Craft Books
    • Writing Craft Blog
  • About
    • About Jordan McCollum
    • Comment Policy
    • Privacy & Disclosure Policy
News & Contests

Celebrate!

7 May 2015 Jordan

My friend Julie Coulter Bellon is celebrating her fourth blogoversary this month with a massive party and giveaways! And guess what you can win!

SpyAnotherPrequel_BoxSet_LRG

(Did you know that was a thing? It’s a thing!)

You can get an entry for joining my newsletter and another for following me on Twitter.

Julie is offering a ton of other great prizes including ebooks, print books, box sets and an Amazon gift card—but it all ends on May 10th! Go enter the giveaway now!

Post navigation

Previous PostGreat e-book deals this weekend!Next PostDoes your story have a plot?
freebie BOOXONLY white text website promo

FREE Resources & Reads!

Get FREE reads, updates on books &
exclusive content on our mailing list.
Plus free resources to
make your next book better!


I am a . . .

Jordan McCollum

Award-winning author. Writing craft teacher. Books about love, lies, secrets & spies.

Featured

Writing crutches: gestures

I’ll admit it: I’m addicted to gesture crutches. I use them over and over again throughout a book or chapter or sometimes even scene. It’s like I can’t stop, especially when I’m drafting! What are gesture crutches, and why should we avoid them? As editor Michaela Hamilton said in an revision letter: Don’t resort to … Continue reading Writing crutches: gestures →

Burying clues using context and interpretation

This technique is similar to using framing for burying clues, but distinct enough I think it warrants its own entry in the series. In this method, the clue really is in plain sight. No tricks to cover it up or conceal its importance—only its meaning. Using the viewpoint character’s perspective, we explain away the clue … Continue reading Burying clues using context and interpretation →

Blog categories

  • Marketing
  • Mechanics
  • News & Contests
  • Publishing
  • Reading
  • Technique
  • Uncategorized
  • Works
  • Writing Life

Latest on JordanMcCollum.com

  • Editing to Streamline and Strengthen Your Story
  • Making an annual writing master plan
  • Where should I start with the Spy Another Day series?
  • Saints & Suspects is here!
  • Craft your characters’ arcs with me at Savvy Authors!

love, lies, secrets, spies | craft your fiction

About Jordan McCollum

I'm Jordan McCollum. I'm an award-winning author and a popular writing craft teacher. I write books about spies, secrets and love.

Get updates

  • Email newsletter
  • RSS Feed
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest

My books

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Books
    • Spy Another Day series
      • Spy by Night
      • I, Spy
      • Spy for a Spy
      • Tomorrow We Spy
    • Spy Another Day prequels
      • Spy Noon
      • Mr. Nice Spy
    • Saints series
      • Saints & Spies
      • Saints & Suspects
      • Saints & Sinners
    • Nonfiction: Writing Craft
      • Character Arcs
      • Character Sympathy
      • Character Depth
      • NEW! Enneagram for Authors
  • Free Writing Guides
    • Writing Craft Books
    • Writing Craft Blog
  • About
    • About Jordan McCollum
    • Comment Policy
    • Privacy & Disclosure Policy

Free resources & reads

freebie BOOXONLY white text website promo
Proudly powered by WordPress
Who doesn't love a free read?
Join my readers email group and get
TWO clean romantic suspense novellas,
as a FREE gift! PLUS exclusive bonus features & goodies!
I will NEVER share or sell your information! You can unsubscribe at any time.
Full privacy policy: http://jordanmccollum.com/contact/privacy-policy/
Want to become a better writer?

Get FREE writing help, tips, techniques and lessons PLUS my exclusive writing guide as a FREE gift on my email list!

johnsmith@example.com
Who doesn't love a free read?

Join my readers email group and get
TWO clean romantic suspense novellas,
as a FREE gift! PLUS exclusive bonus features & goodies!

johnsmith@example.com