Tag: Carol Newman Cronin

Time Capsule: A Letter from 1995
A twenty-two year old letter sparks thoughts about the evolution of freelance writing. 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 …

Case Study: Design Helps Content
Editing and formatting the Safety at Sea manual reminded me that a good looking page makes the information on it easier to understand. Read More …

Book Review: Of Things Gone Astray
A fable on the streets of present-day London, and every character has lost something they value. Read More …

Character Names: The Choice
Names matter, but they also have to be instantly recognizable on the page. Read More …

The Positives of Personal Planning
Planning out projects, even when they’re just hobbies, can help keep them from keeping you awake at night. 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 …

Saved by the Deadline
I’ll never write the perfect book, but without a firm deadline I’ll keep trying. Read More …

Freelancing: Invest in Yourself
Investing in myself is a way of showing the world I take my work seriously. Read More …