Writing Articles

Why Being an Indie Author is Right for Me

A year and a half after publishing my first book on Amazon KDP, I have new perspective on the benefits of self-publishing.

Gen X Edits a Novel: Real Paper, Digital Scissors

Moving from analog to digital in my writing life hasn’t been a straight line. Seems I’m looking for the best of both worlds.

On Writing What You Know

If all writers took “write what you know” literally, would there be anything but autobiographical writing in the library?

On Writing What You Know

On Writing What You Know

If all writers took “write what you know” literally, would there be anything but autobiographical writing in the library?

A Natural Name

A Natural Name

Names are labels that help us keep track. In fiction, keeping identities clear when names can shift based on relationships is a challenge.

Writer or Organized Squirrel?

Writer or Organized Squirrel?

False starts are part of my creative process, and they sometimes generate material I wish I could use. The trick is keeping track of where I saved those unused possibilities.

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