Writing

Trying hard to remember lyrics to songs I like

I'm giving a workshop at Romance Writers of America's conference this year called Submission 101 with my critique…

Over the years I have read a lot of books. I mean, a lot of books. Now that I sit back and take a look at them,…

Let’s assume you are a new (or inexperienced) fiction writer. You probably know that creating a story requires a…

The writer’s goal is to evoke emotion. To ensure the audience smiles laughs, cries, becomes angry or hurts for the…

When writers find themselves in the unpleasant grip of writer’s block, the best thing is to keep on writing without…

Congratulations, you’ve published your book! You will soon realize the buck stops with you when it comes to…

A professional scammer appeals more to the gambler type, who would gladly do the work for you. As long as you pay.

What? Nouns of direct address? Was that the name of an ‘80s rock group? Perhaps—but it more widely refers to an…

I conceive my tales of corporate crime featuring women in dynamic careers

Everyone who writes wants to be told how wonderful they are. There are few things that inspire a giddy elation…

If you watch many sports, you will hear the commentators reveal the secrets to the success of the top athletes in…

I am not always aware, at least on a conscious level, how much others drive my art

Restrain yourself from showing off your mastery of the language and ownership of a good thesaurus

The Mayan civilization captured the attention of some folks recently with the “end-of-the-world” predictions caused…