Writing careers rarely go in straight lines. They swerve in odd directions. They zig-zag. They plummet to the ground, seemingly… Read more Creating community
Category: Writing Advice
Want to write a book? Be like Graham Greene
Want to write a book? Be like Graham Greene (without the whoring, drinking and attempted suicide). According to a new… Read more Want to write a book? Be like Graham Greene
Speed critiques in the time of COVID
So, yeah. Everything is still weird and on Zoom. But I feel like we’re slowly crawling back to some semblance… Read more Speed critiques in the time of COVID
Year 2 of Podcasting: The Adventure Continues
Last year, Kristin Swenson and I decided to embark on a new adventure together: podcasting. We decided to give it… Read more Year 2 of Podcasting: The Adventure Continues
In the cracks of the sidewalk
Being a writer isn’t easy. Neither is being an artist. Lots of people say they’d like to be an artist… Read more In the cracks of the sidewalk
J. Dana Trent and Journaling
August had almost slipped away from us, but we managed to squeeze in an interview with author J. Dana Trent… Read more J. Dana Trent and Journaling
To writing group or not to writing group
When they start to write seriously, people are often told to join a writing group. So should you? My advice… Read more To writing group or not to writing group
New podcast with Cliff Garstang
A new episode of my podcast The Writer’s Story is now available! We interview Cliff Garstang about his new book… Read more New podcast with Cliff Garstang
New podcast with Rachel Howzell Hall
Excited to publish our fifth Writer’s Story podcast with guest Rachel Howzell Hall! We discuss unlikable protagonists (the pros and… Read more New podcast with Rachel Howzell Hall
Interview with Belle Boggs
A new Writer’s Story podcast episode is now live! In our 4th episode, we interview author Belle Boggs about her… Read more Interview with Belle Boggs
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