I’ve been thinking about characterization today, and how often our protagonist just does not engage emotionally–no matter how hard we...

Okay, I’ve heard enough. You’re discouraged. Is it all worth it? Is the writing life what it’s chalked up to be? Have you missed the...

It being Friday the 13th, here is my take on writers’ superstitions. You know, those odd little ideas that help us make sense of the...

It’s time for introverted writers to get their booster shot. You know, that little shot of self-esteem that is so needed in our...

This is the kind of post that every author gets around to writing sooner or later. I collect these when I can find them, because they’re...

Is there a romance in your work in progress? No? Perhaps your story is better off without one, but let’s pause for a moment and consider:...