I always wanted to be a writer. But for years, my focus was on nonfiction: writing for newspapers and magazines and eventually a nonfiction book. And I was happy with …
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), …
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 …
Two Things To Do When Your Story Has Stalled Out
I love fast drafting — falling in love with my characters and my story as I write my manuscript without stopping to edit or going back to rewrite. Yes, I love …
Focusing on One Word for 2016
It’s that time of year again when I throw down my One Word challenge! I encourage one and all — that means you! — to abandon the time-honored tradition of New Year’s …