Let’s Talk About Writing

Let’s talk about writing. Specifically, let’s talk about writing books.

In Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, Grisha become stronger and healthier by using their power. If they try to hide their power, the strain manifests in physical debilitation—but all they have to do is use their power to bring a glow to their skin and a sparkle to their eye. Literally. Observe:

“Right,” I said, and snatched the mirror from her. But the...