Writer, Editor & Instructor
Jacquelin Cangro is a seasoned developmental editor, workshop leader, and book coach. She provides guidance, inspiration, feedback, and accountability for dedicated fiction and narrative nonfiction writers. Jackie has helped dozens of gifted authors work toward their goals.
Recent Articles
Eighth Annual Great Books to Give…and Get
Books make great gifts! If you've got a long list of people to buy for this holiday season and no idea what to get them, here are a few suggestions from books I enjoyed this year. 12 Recommended Books of the Year For the person who thinks their journals are...
Create Immersive Setting and Place in Just 5 Days
If you’ve been hanging around the writers’ water cooler for a bit, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the term “worldbuilding” followed by the names Rowling or Tolkien spoken in hushed, reverential tones. You may have wondered, “What is it? Do I need it? If so, how do I...
3 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Writing Descriptions
I've always thought screenwriters have it easy when writing descriptions. Creating a vivid setting in a movie is much quicker than on the page. On the screen, a ten-second pan of the camera gives the viewer everything she needs to know. This would take pages and pages...
