April DavilaApril Davila

April Dávila is an award-winning author and writing coach. Publisher’s Weekly called her debut novel, 142 Ostriches, a “vivid, uplifting debut” and the book went on to win the WILLA Award for Women Writing the West. Writer’s Digest listed her blog (at aprildavila.com) as one of the Best 101 Websites for Writers and she is the creator of the Sit Write Here writing coaching program. She is a practicing Buddhist, a half-hearted gardener, and occasional runner. Her second novel is forthcoming.
One Well-Chosen Detail: Write Juicy Descriptions Without Overwhelming Your Reader
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It takes practice to write immersive descriptions that draw readers in, without going overboard and risking boredom or loss of ...
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Writer’s Block? Maybe You’re Writing in the Wrong Format
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If your writing project has hit a wall, consider whether it really wants to be a different form than the ...
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Banish Writer’s Block in 5 Minutes Flat
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With a regular five-minute meditation you’ll become a master of focus, able to dismiss distractions before they even fully form ...
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