Writing Articles

The Elements of Genre

A book’s genre is a clue about the balance between the main drivers of story – plot, character, or setting.

Important Books

Most books are not Important Books, no matter how excellent they are – but if a book makes you think, isn’t that what’s important?

Main Characters – An Airport Perspective

Perspective is the difference between being an extra and being the star of the show, and the difference between a layover and a destination.

Important Books

Important Books

Most books are not Important Books, no matter how excellent they are – but if a book makes you think, isn’t that what’s important?

New Year Goals and Guesses

New Year Goals and Guesses

This year, I’m staying focused on the feeling I want instead of making up a goal based on a guess about what will lead to satisfaction.

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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