Writers! Whatcha going to do? We’re like this, right? So full of doubt. Quick to compare. And well, aren’t readers and reviewers doing that? “If you like Susan May …
The Nitty Gritty of Your Characters
I’m about to walk out the door on my way to the airport. I’m heading to NYC to meet up with the great and lovely Susan May Warren at the …
The Physical and Psychological Story Journey
One of the ways you an improve the appeal and power of your characters for the reader is to create a realistic psychological journey that is mirrored some how in …
Someone Else’s Success Doesn’t Not Ensure You’re Failure
Someone else’s success doesn’t not ensure you’re failure. Unless, of course, you’re facing Jason Bourne. Then you’re a goner. But most of us feel like the picture to the right …
Going Through The Publishing Door (More Indie Talk)
A few weeks ago I spent time with several successful authors and booksellers. The discussion at our luncheon was the publishing world and how authors survive. It seems at the …