Category: Writing
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 …
Ebooks On Sale Now for 99 cents!
Worldwide sale, one week only! Read More …
5 Best Quotes: Learning from The Princess Bride
What a favorite movie can teach us about writing—and life. Read More …
Ferry Ride Surprise Rescue
Done right, one key detail can establish a character’s personality. Here’s a real life example. Read More …
A Final Conversation with Harry Anderson
A timely profile of a sailing legend Read More …
Draft: Shallow or Deep?
Writers and sailors define draft differently, but here’s an analogy that connects the two. Read More …
Author Conversation #5: Marie Force
Marie Force is a self-publishing “force” to be reckoned with. Read More …
3 Writing Lessons from Olympic Sailing
Sailors might be better known for swearing than writing, but lately I’ve been realizing how much my Olympic training helped me succeed as an author. Physically, the two skills couldn’t be more different; one demands constant movement, while the other Read More …
Save the date: June 18!
Get ready for a long-awaited book launch party, though it will look different than I imagined. Read More …