Hi, I'm Daniel. Welcome to the community! I'm the author of two novels, The Stone Harvest and Deadlined, and I'm currently working through my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (Fiction). Before writing became the center of my life, I spent years as a soldier and a police officer—work that still shapes how I think about character, consequence, and the kind of stories I'm drawn to tell. I want to be clear about something up front: I'm not here as an expert handing down rules from on high. The internet is full of folks who proclaim they're experts. I'm just a peer who's a few steps further down the same road you're on; still drafting, still revising, still learning constantly through my MFA program. Everything I teach here comes from what I'm learning myself, not from some finished, certified authority on storytelling. What I can offer is structure: a place to learn the fundamentals of craft, share your work in a low-stakes setting, and get honest feedback from people who are genuinely trying to help you grow. We will build a collection of skills and ideas I wish I'd had when I started writing. A little about what's ahead: every week, expect a craft lesson and a motivation post, plus regular chances to share your work in progress. I'll also be around in the discussions, not just posting and disappearing. Glad you're here. Introduce yourself below — tell us what you're working on and where you get stuck.