Donald Maass

Donald Maass is a renowned author, writing coach, and speaker known for helping writers craft compelling fiction. He specializes in guiding authors to deepen their stories by increasing emotional intensity, character complexity, and stakes, making novels more engaging and impactful. Maass has written influential books on writing techniques and runs workshops to assist writers in improving their craft. His approach emphasizes the importance of conflict, tension, and layered storytelling to capture readers’ attention and keep them invested from start to finish.