Using Visual Art Techniques in Writing I was talking to a friend the other day about some of the things I want to do, but…
Using Visual Art Techniques in Writing I was talking to a friend the other day about some of the things I want to do, but…
Why Your Speculative Fiction Needs a Strong Character Arc (Not Just a Cool World) Worldbuilding is one of the most beloved aspects of writing speculative…
Early in my writer career, when I was still in the process of drafting my novel, The Healer’s Legacy, a member of a critique group…
Authentic characters are key to engaging, accessible stories. I firmly believe in creating compelling characters. So much so, I even created a Teachable course about…
Sensory details are critical for bringing a story to life. “Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader – not the fact that…
Here are 5 Great Books From My 2024 Reading List (& What Makes Them Excellent Mentor Texts For Writers) In addition to being a…
SHARING OUR WRITING/ART “SPEND IT ALL” “One of the things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose…
Grammar, Punctuation and the Pirate’s Code* What’s the big deal about grammar and punctuation? Why do they exist and what makes people get so riled…
CARTOONS You can learn a lot about storytelling from all types of media, including cartoons. When it comes to cartoons, my tastes run to the…
“I have an idea for a book, but where should I start?” I hear this a lot from beginning writers and I understand how difficult…