Category: Fiction
Dream-thinking in Images
Half-awake is when I have my best ideas. Read More …
Why Siblings Help Us Understand Our Characters
Siblings hold up a mirror that reflects back our true self. Read More …
Why Project Management Might Make You Want to Write a Novel
Effective leadership and writing a story both require sticking to the plot. Read More …
Writing: What’s Next?
Finishing a book is terrifying, terribly exciting, and a little bittersweet. Read More …
Walking in Other Moccasins
Writing fiction from a different chracter’s perspective usually leads to insights about the story itself. Read More …
A Visit to the Land of What-If
Even after a story seems locked in, I sometimes have to re-ignite my big picture imagination. Read More …
Fiction-Gathering and Purple Pancakes
When imagination gets in the way of day to day tasks, it can lead to some surprises. Read More …
Going Public: Book Update
Coming soon to a library near me: a discussion about my new novel. Read More …
Creative Writing: Leaps of Discipline
Discipline gives us the freedom to be creative. Read More …
Character Names: The Choice
Names matter, but they also have to be instantly recognizable on the page. Read More …
