If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a zillion times: “I can’t write — I have writer’s block!” The question I pose to you is: does writer’s block even […]
On Writing
Posts about the craft of writing
Writing About Food
The best meal I ever ate was at a now-defunct Greenville restaurant, one of those “10 Year Anniversary” restaurants that cost a couple hundred dollars for a meal for two. […]
Round Up: Writing 101
Here are the links to my previous posts about writing: Think You’re Cut Out To Be a Writer? Take This Simple Quiz! 5 Common Misconceptions About Writing The Worst Advice […]
Round Up: Characters 101
Here are the links to my posts about characters and character-creation: Where Do They Come From? Creating Characters Characters: Public vs. Private What’s in a Name? What’s Your Sign? 5 […]
Round Up: Action 101
Here are the links to my posts on putting action into your story: 5 Plotting Tips for More Interesting Scenes 4 Tips for Great Conflict 4 Tips for Creating Subplots […]
Round Up: Plot 101
Here are the links to my previous posts on plotting your story: 7 Sure-Fire Story Ideas Conflict 101 Cut to the Chase Catch ‘Em Quick 5 Plot Tips
Round Up: Dialogue 101
Here are my previous posts on dialogue: 5 Dialogue Tips 5 Myths About Dialogue Short-Shorts: Improve Your Dialogue The Writer’s Guide to Eavesdropping
Round Up: Editing 101
Thought I’d add a new feature — the Round Up. I’ll include links to previous posts on an individual topic so you can have everything at your fingertips. Here are […]
Rejections Galore
I’ve been querying agents in my alter-ego as a science-fiction writer. I lucked out with J.E.S. Hays and found an agent fairly quickly. It’s a long road full of rejection, […]
Write a Great Blurb
Writing a blurb for your manuscript takes practice. Here are some tips to help you write a good one. A blurb is that short (150-200 words) description you find on […]