As many writers will tell you, the first rule of being a good writer is to read, and read, and read some more. But I like to think it...

Do you write fiction? If so, you need to raise the stakes in your story, and you need to raise them NOW! This is not an option! If you don’...

Yes, a writer needs questions. You simply can't do without them.  But why?  Keep reading, and I’ll tell you. I once worked ...

 Choosing the right POV (Point of View) for your story can be a challenge. I know, because it’s challenged me. But after writing five novel...

Do you need an outline? The answer is...it depends.  Those who write outlines are called outliners (duh!), and those who don’t are ca...

The news can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can make you more aware of what’s going on, which is good. For a fiction wri...

Picture a scene. Harry Potter is playing Quidditch with his friends as the sun begins to set. The young wizards zoom and loop through the s...

Sometimes I have ideas for books in genres I don’t read. For example, I read fantasy, science fiction, and all kinds of humor and comedy. I...

It’s funny how many times I’ve had to correct inexperienced writers when they talk about the piece of writing advice that says, “kill your ...

I’m a middle child. You can go ahead and think of all the stereotypes about middle children having an overdeveloped sense of justice. I...