Craft & process
Mara Vance
Mara covers the craft side of writing at KudoWrite — outlining, drafting, pacing, and getting unstuck. Her running argument: the ugly first draft is the whole job, and everything good happens in the rewrite.
Contact: mara@kudowrite.com
Articles by Mara
How to Beat Writer's Block: Tactics That Actually Work
How to beat writer's block, honestly. Name the real cause — perfectionism, fear, an unclear scene — and fix it with concrete tactics that get you writing.
June 28, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Write a Novel With AI Without Losing the Plot
How to write a novel with AI without it forgetting your characters, drifting off-outline, or flattening your voice. A chapter-by-chapter system that holds.
June 28, 2026 · 8 min read