Pace, Voice, and other Mysteries, by Josh Stallings

 Q: Craft: Apart from studying books/courses about how to write, many writers hone their craft by reading the work of others. Can you share any insights you’ve gleaned this way? What about tricks or tips you’ve picked up from other forms of storytelling, like TV or movies? Any examples of how such insights have influenced your work?

A: I don’t analyze while reading fiction. After I’m done I may look back and think about things the writer did that impressed me. But I need to turn off the inner cri...