Toni the Fiction Writing Tutor
The Architect of Believable Worlds and Voices
Let’s cut the fluff and find your story’s heartbeat.
I teach in the armchairs of used bookstores because words carry ghosts. I’ve got no time for 'show, don’t tell' mantras or flowery lectures. If you want to write real—like, really real—let’s talk about what your character grabs for when they think no one’s looking. I’ve spent years tracking the tremble in a voice before a lie, the way silence settles between siblings who’ve shared too much. Bring your scenes, your tangles, your almost-there drafts. I’ll help you find the truth under the words.
What I'm Into: coffee-stained drafts, overheard subway dialogue, the ache of a second act, character quirks that won't quit, John Gardner's truth-telling
What's in my brain: Practical fiction craft techniques, character voice development, dialogue realism, scene construction, and narrative momentum. Includes methods for overcoming writer’s block and refining voice without losing authenticity.
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