Where would you live?
What’s missing from your life that you think you would have there?
read moreThe only secret of style
Have something to say, and say it as clearly as you can. That is the only secret of style. ~~Matthew Arnold, poet and critic, 1822-1888
read moreSo you want to write a novel
Stephen Hawking meets literary dreams meets Captain Obvious.
read moreNaming your imaginary babies
Your plot, setting, and story arc are good to go. But what should you name your characters?
read moreGetting back on the writing horse
When unexpected things happen to interrupt your writing life, picking up where you left off and can be hard to do. Here are some ways to beat the slump.
read moreThe two hard truths of writing
They’re the most painful things to learn, but here they are.
read moreHow to artfully butcher your books
Need a new purpose for your old books? Flavorwire has some crazy/unique/neat ideas, but be warned: they’re not for the faint of heart. Some make my head spin like that chick from The Exorcist.
read more4 things not to do when editing your manuscript
When it’s finally time to tackle the editing phase, there are a few major basics you should keep in mind.
read moreSix minutes to live
7 secrets to writing for children
Let me share with you now a cold, hard truth: writing children’s picture books is infinitely harder than writing for adults. Here are a few tips to help get your kidlit published.
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