A couple weeks ago, my son was on spring break and we went to see the Da Vinci exhibit at the California Science Center. It was an excellent exhibit. They […]
writing tips
The Dream of Writing a Novel
Half of Americans dream of writing a novel, but only a small percentage will ever get through a draft. Stop dreaming and get writing!
The Science of Reading for Inspiration
Inspiration is in the simple, transformative act of reading itself. It doesn’t matter what you read; the key is to just keep reading.
Dealing with Overwhelm
When faced with a seemingly insurmountable task of transforming thoughts into words, the mind can get stuck in overwhelm.
Remind Us What Your Character Looks Like
The more characters you have, the more important it is to remind us what they look like. It’s not enough to tell us once.
A Thanksgiving Poem
It’s Thanksgiving once again. As is tradition on my blog, I’d like to share a poem that captures the spirit of the holiday.
The Crappy First Draft
Embrace the freedom of a ‘crappy first draft’, overcome writing perfectionism, and learn how this approach can lead to unexpected insights.