Category: Fiction
Character Names: The Choice
Names matter, but they also have to be instantly recognizable on the page. Read More …
Fiction Writing: Matching Physical Traits to Personality
Chosen wisely, visual details can show readers our character’s personalities—and maybe even predict the role they’ll play in the story. Read More …
Live an Interesting Life
Timeless advice from an unexpected source. Read More …
Rewarded for Playing Hooky
Book research can happen in the most unexpected places. Read More …
Fiction Writing: The Art of Dropping Breadcrumbs
In order to drop breadcrumbs throughout a story, first you have to bake the bread. Good thing there’s a baker in my latest novel. Read More …
Let the Games Begin: Game of Sails for $2.99
Olympic sailing and publishing have both changed drastically since 1994. Fortunately, some traits remain constant. Read More …
Avoiding Lloyd: Know the Bad Guy
Keep your favorite characters close, and your least favorite ones closer. Read More …
What A Ringing Phone Doesn’t Tell Us
When the phone rings inside a story, it’s up to the author to figure out who’s calling. Read More …
Listening In, Outside
Sometimes authors just want to be a fly on the wall. Read More …
The Story That Didn’t Go Away
Story ideas are like people; some are more persistent than others.
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