Meaningful Story Details: How to Write Fiction That Resonates

This is a long, crunchy, deep-dive craft post for fiction writers who want their stories to land with more emotional resonance. I’ve been noticing a pattern in solid-but-not-quite-there fiction—including my own—and it boils down to this: meaningful story details. When our stories don’t connect with readers, the problem isn’t always character or conflict. Sometimes, it’s […]