Category: Writing
What’s in a Novel Synopsis?
Psst, I’ve got a secret—I wrote a synopsis, long before I had to! Read More …
Voice: I Know It When I See It
Who is telling the story? It matters. Read More …
Cuttyhunk Cruise, Meet Overactive Imagination
An overnight to a real island proved quite relaxing, to both sides of my brain. Read More …
Aloha Perspective
A different view definitely sparks my creativity. Read More …
Clicks of Chance: A Profile of Onne van der Wal
Onne van der Wal tells the story of winning a race around the world, long before he was a globe-circling photographer. Read More …
The Book I WANT to Write
Working toward the book that I want to write means steering my characters with a firmer hand. Read More …
Good Morning! Fiction Writing Restart
Why taking a break is good for both us and our projects. Read More …
Pause for Percolation: The Writing Brain
This writer’s brain needs time to percolate. Read More …
Boats Meet Books: The Small World of Odd Bedfellows
What can a failed marriage from long ago between a sailor and a novelist teach us about inspiration? Read More …
How to Find Writing Inspiration and Ideas
A random Sunday beach walk spots something unexpected—which in turn inspires a fresh idea. Read More …