The Editor's Lens

Sometimes loving a story means looking a little closer at how it works. The Editor’s Lens is a series where I step beyond traditional reviews and explore the craft behind the stories we love.

Instead of focusing only on whether a book or game is enjoyable, these posts take a closer look at how the narrative is built — the structural choices, character arcs, pacing, and subtle storytelling techniques that shape the reader’s experience.

Stories can resonate for many different reasons. Sometimes it’s the atmosphere that pulls us in, sometimes it’s a character we can’t quite let go of, and sometimes it’s the careful way a narrative unfolds. Through this series, I explore those elements with curiosity rather than critique. The goal isn’t to tear stories apart, but to understand the decisions behind them and why they work.

This perspective has grown out of my own interest in editing and storytelling craft. As I’ve begun studying editorial practice, I’ve found myself noticing the mechanics of narrative more and more — the quiet choices writers make that guide readers through a story without them even realising it.

The Editor’s Lens is my way of sharing that exploration. Think of it as part reading reflection, part craft discussion, and part creative curiosity. Whether you’re a reader who enjoys thinking about stories a little more deeply, or a writer interested in how narratives are shaped, I hope these posts offer a new way of seeing the stories we love.