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Hi! I’m Yvonne McArthur—fiction writer, avid reader, and fan of stories that are deep, fun, and fiercely hopeful.

On this site, you’ll find:

Book reviews and recommendations from a writer’s point of view.

Thoughts on storytelling: structure, emotion, character arcs, and the creative life.

Occasional behind-the-scenes peeks at my works in progress — wins, flops, and everything in between.

Resources for writers of character-driven fiction, pulled from my experience as a writer and developmental editor.

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