How to Write, Lesson 1: What Makes a Story Worth Telling

Welcome to the first lesson of Fire Edits’ How to Write series!

I’m thrilled you’re joining me on this 8-part masterclass, which will teach you how to write for yourself or a major publication. You’re about to kick off your summer with a series of work that you can cherish alone or pitch to the right outlet. Way to invest in you.

I feel like I was born to make this course—it’s a culmination of everything I’ve learned throughout my career as a writer and editor, and I’m so excited to share it all with you.

So, let’s dive into our first lesson, which is understanding what makes a story worth telling.