6 tips for any writer who’s having trouble getting started, whether they’re writing non-fiction or fiction, for themselves or for an audience.
Do You Write For Yourself Or For Your Readers?
Aja Gabel said she considers her readers just enough to make sure they’ll understand her. Do you consider your audience when you write? To what extent?
Celebrate Autism Awareness
In honor of Autism Awareness Day, I’m interviewing Jason Vance, the author of a new book for kids titled “Just Like You.” The story follows Max, a second grader with […]
Being Engaged
For eleven more months I get to enjoy this “engaged” stage of being a writer wherein I have a publishing deal, but nobody can read my book.
Consider the Narrator
Consider the potential presented by this question: who is telling your story and from when? Answering that can only make your story stronger.
How I Read As Much As I Do
I was reflecting last night on how the shift from 10 to 60 happened. I’m not a terribly fast reader. It comes down to 5 things.
Finding My Next Story
Back in November I blogged about setting goals for myself professionally. There’s so little we can control as writers. All we can do is write the best damn stories we […]