It’s all about story. No, wait. It’s all about characters. Or – what about the plot? These comments are constantly batted around at writer’s conferences, in libraries, over mocha-lattes and …
4 Tips to Help You Become a Writer Who Reads
“Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.” —Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), …
#ForHisGlory by Nick Joies
In the last couple of weeks, I’ve been struck by the uproar over the bad sportsmanship by both fans and players in the playoffs. While I normally thrive in …
Don’t Be Legalistic About Social Media
Social media stresses a lot of people out, but it doesn’t have to. One of the biggest issues is that people tend to approach it with a have-to-do, legalistic mindset. …
REWRITING: 1 Tip for Getting Out of Your Character’s Head
We all talk to ourselves from time to time. You know what I mean: Those moments when you think quick one liners such as: What am I doing here? Is everybody …