Jun 15, 2021The Speed of StoryLately I’ve been giving zoom workshops on a few critical novel-writing subjects. Topics that I think are under-taught and under-optimized...
Mar 2, 2021To Be BriefI’ve just finished the third draft of my work in progress–(which, since you ask, is a dystopian science fiction novel) and among my goals...
Oct 20, 2020My latest top ten writing tipsIf you’ve ever tried to write a novel, this picture may speak to you! Every few years I post my top 10 writing tips here. Why do I keep...
Aug 17, 2020Four Things a Novel Must Have.Think of all the things a piece of fiction must have. Who can ever get it all right? For example, we’re told to excel at plot, character,...
Jul 27, 2020This Sunday: My plotting workshopClass will be on Sunday, not Saturday. Join me this Sunday for a 2-hour workshop on plotting the novel! Mapping the Labyrinth at the...
May 30, 2020Feedback on your novel: A closer lookFeedback on your fiction is, on the surface of it, a sensible thing. You’re writing for readers, and people reading your draft and giving...