Writing Articles

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

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

Real Life is Crowded

Keeping track of a large cast of characters in fiction can be a challenge, but there’s a really good reason why sometimes it’s worth the work.

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.

Real Life is Crowded

Real Life is Crowded

Keeping track of a large cast of characters in fiction can be a challenge, but there’s a really good reason why sometimes it’s worth the work.

The Story Begins at Midnight

The Story Begins at Midnight

Beginnings and endings are important inflection points in stories and in life, but the significance depends on context and perspective.

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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