My alter-ego is working on a new story for a competition – the Insecure Writers’ Support Group‘s Annual Anthology. It’s science fiction with a theme of “Dark Matter.” When writing […]
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Jericho Writers Summer Festival of Writing
I am really enjoying The Summer Festival of Writing! We’ve talked about revision and plotting, talked with agents and editors, and just generally had a great time chatting with other […]
At the Movies: Chance & Kye
If Outlaw Security were made into a movie, who could play our heroes? Of course, I wouldn’t have a snowball’s chance in Hell of picking any actors, but I did […]
How NOT to Write Dialogue
My state writing group had a Zoom meeting today at lunch where we discussed writing dialogue. One of the things the host asked was “What are some things writers do […]
What Inspires You?
Do you have anything that always inspires you to write? Here are some of the things that never fail to give me ideas: What inspires you?
Does Writer’s Block Exist?
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 […]
For You: A Story Snippet
Here’s a short snippet from the latest story, which will be featured in our Western Fictioneers anthology this Fall. Devon Day and the Sweetwater Kid were on the way back […]
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. […]
Top 10 Websites for Writers
Let’s start the new year off with a Top 10 List: websites for writers! Selfpublishing.com – don’t let the name fool you. This website also has plenty of advice for […]
10 Sure-Fire Writing Tips & Tricks
Are you having trouble sticking to your writing goals for the year? Here are some tips and tricks to help keep you moving along. Make a schedule. Try to set […]