Category: Writing
Odd Writing Quirk: Author Time vs. Novel Time
When drafting a novel, how time passes on the page is directly affected by how it’s passing in real life. At least for me. Read More …
The Best Way to Buy Books
A long-winded answer to a frequent question: What’s the best way to buy your books? Read More …
How To Make Waves with Fiction
Last week, I was included in the winter Arlington Author Salon; the theme was “Making Waves.” It was a creative way to link together the authors of three quite different books: a memoir about a mixed race family, a novel Read More …
Rod Davis: Why You Need His Wisdom in 2021
Writing a profile about Rod Davis for Seahorse Magazine was a great example of why I love my job. Read More …
2020: The Year of Seeing Differently
What was supposed to be a year denoting clarity (20/20) instead turned on the blinders of uncertainty—for everyone in the whole world. Read More …
Christmas Eve Circumnavigation: A Gift of Story
On Christmas Eve, Fisher Marty circumnavigates Brenton Island—but it’s far from just a pleasure cruise. Read More …
Writer Jane Sigal Talks About Eating to Understand
My neighbor (and New York Times food writer) Jane Sigal uses food to understand other cultures—and then translates for the rest of us. Read More …
Happy Thanksgiving from Cooperation Island
What would Thanksgiving be like on my imaginary island? Read More …
How to Stretch a Pantser Writer’s Brain
A writing class on advanced novel planning provides more inspiration than a fresh box of pencils—or even a new lunch box. Read More …
Rod Johnstone: An Amazing Legacy of Yacht Designs
Rod Johnstone, co-founder of J/Boats, followed his passion for yacht design all the way to the top of sailing. Read More …
