When my agent and I sat down to discuss my debut novel, Wish You Were Here, she gave me a lot of specific feedback to improve the manuscript. One thing …
What the Lord of the Rings Taught Me about Crafting Tension in My Novel
In our daily lives, we’re all about doing whatever we can to decrease tension. But when it comes to the lives of our fictional characters, we have to be willing …
2015 and the Two Sides of Change
Happy New Year! Are you ready for some change? It’s the first day of 2015 and one thing’s for certain: This year won’t be the same old, same old of …
Writers and word count: One Word in 2015
We’re writers. We’re all about words. Writing a novella? You’re concentrating on producing around 25 thousand words. Writing a novel? You’re focused on approximately 90 thousand words. Words and more …
Gift Ideas for Writers: Think Hot Tamales Candy and Sonic Cherry Limeade
Wondering what to get that writer in your life for Christmas? I’ve received all sorts of just-right-for-a-writer gifts: •a bracelet made from typewriter keys • a typewriter ornament • a …