Writers are an odd lot. I can say that, because I am one. So I speak from experience, not judgment. Like all creative people, we tend to feel things more …
9 Traps to Avoid if You Want to Grow as a Writer
I’ve never met a writer who didn’t claim to want to grow and improve. Everyone single one I’ve ever met has had some sort of a goal. Oh don’t get me wrong, …
Reality Check: When Your Writing isn’t Measuring Up to Your Expectations
I was talking on the phone with a writer-friend a few weeks ago, encouraging her as she prepared to submit a manuscript to an agent. She gave me a rundown …
Weekly Spark: Losing Colors
Here’s your next sci-fi story idea: what if humans only interacted with one another electronically, never face to face? Conversations would be held via video forums. Doctors would examine you …
Social Media Cleverness and Fun
I was perusing She Reads–a great book blog, by the way–and came across the humorous tweets of general market author, Deanna Raybourn. Man! I wish I could tweet funny stuff. …