A “bestseller” isn’t the only successful book. There’s another definition of success, and it can’t be captured in numbers.

Similes and metaphors are important tools for descriptive writing, and help writers add style to their prose.
A “bestseller” isn’t the only successful book. There’s another definition of success, and it can’t be captured in numbers.
Giving a draft of a work in progress is a major milestone–and an awful lot like inviting someone to snoop around the house. It’s also magic.
Dec 6, 2024
A “bestseller” isn’t the only successful book. There’s another definition of success, and it can’t be captured in numbers.
Aug 10, 2024
Giving a draft of a work in progress is a major milestone–and an awful lot like inviting someone to snoop around the house. It’s also magic.
May 4, 2024
A book’s genre is a clue about the balance between the main drivers of story – plot, character, or setting.
Feb 11, 2023 | Writing
If all writers took “write what you know” literally, would there be anything but autobiographical writing in the library?
Dec 10, 2022 | Writing
Names are labels that help us keep track. In fiction, keeping identities clear when names can shift based on relationships is a challenge.
Nov 6, 2022 | Read It Somewhere, Writing
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.
Aug 9, 2022 | Writing
Beginnings and endings are important inflection points in stories and in life, but the significance depends on context and perspective.
Jul 10, 2022 | Writing
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.
Jun 10, 2022 | Communications, Writing
Not knowing how to begin is no excuse for writerly procrastination. Here are two of my favorite ways to get myself unstuck.
May 8, 2022 | Writing
Writing takes effort, but that’s a big part of the satisfaction. Even if we can automate all the hard work, should we?
Apr 9, 2022 | Word Matters, Writing
Character-driven fiction can change the way we see the world by helping us practice looking from a different perspective. It’s possible in any genre.
Mar 5, 2022 | Editing English, Writing
In the final installment of this mini-series on self-editing for authors, learn how to catch the little mistakes in your writing.