I thought you might like reading a few of the “Rules for Writing” by some of the great writers. I got a lot of these from various workshops I’ve attended […]
Tips and Tricks
Stuff I’ve learned over the years
Finding Time to Write
“I’d love to write, but I just can’t find the time!” How often have I heard those words — or said them myself? Writing does take time as well as […]
5 Tips for Anthologies
Got word of a new anthology coming out in the Wolf Creek series – they’ve thrown open the submissions to anyone within the Western Fictioneers, so I’m going to see […]
10 Basics for Writing Success
I’ve been writing for nearly thirty years now, and I think that qualifies me to give out a little advice. Here are a few of the tips and tricks I’ve […]
Advice from the Tony Hillerman Conference
I’ve spent a lovely three days hob-nobbing with other authors and attending writing panels. Here are some gems from the classes. The day I stop learning about my characters is […]
5 Plot Tips
Having trouble thinking of plots? Twisted around when it comes to twists? Here are some tips and tricks to help you solve your problems. Brainstorm. This is the number one […]
4 Tips For Self-Editing
This is courtesy of Michael Stackpole’s lecture at Dragoncon. First, remember that you are not editing as you go along. As Stackpole says, “first, dig the hole” – get the […]
What I Learned at Dragoncon
For those of you who don’t know, Dragoncon is the largest science fiction convention in the US (ComicCon specializes in comic-type stuff while Dragoncon covers anything science fiction). They have […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Writing On a Roll
It’s easy to write when the words are flowing, when ideas just seem to leap from your mind into your fingers. It’s not so easy when you sit facing the […]
Word Processing and the Writer
I write using two software programs: Microsoft Word and Scrivener. I’m not going to do a blog on how each program works, but I thought I’d go into some of […]