Category: Writing
Dare to Fail: Plotting the next Novel
Outlining the next project may help me get to The End, or it may be a complete failure. Only one way to find out. Read More …
Scrivener: The Right Tool for any Writing Job
Whether working with my hands or my imagination, there is nothing like the right tool for the job. Read More …
Writing Award: Gold Medal Interview
Winning first place is a great reminder that stories from the heart are winners. Read More …
What She Wants: Agent Search Update
Why querying brought back a college classroom. Read More …
The Confidence of Quiet
What I learned about writing while listening to my body on the yoga mat. Read More …
Three January Goals (that may not lead anywhere at all)
Following my enthusiasm has never led me astray, though it also won’t take me quite where I expect.
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12 Lessons from 2017
Lessons learned after twelve months of intensive story-telling—both fiction and fact. Read More …
Baby Steps Toward Big Dreams
Big dreams must be broken down into small steps before we can actually make them happen. Read More …
Year in Review: 12 Best Posts of 2017
Even I can’t remember what I published this year, so here are some of the best collected into one post. Read More …
Salting my Stories
Fiction with a large dose of salt tastes best to me. Read More …
