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.
Writing Articles
Magic Bookshelves
Bookshelves are where we find mirrors of the mind, reflecting our thoughts and moods. The meaning we find in what we read depends on the moment we’re in.
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.
The Structural Edit: Following the Thread
Part 3 in the series on how to self-edit is about refining a work’s structure to make sure the story holds together.
The Content Edit | Editing for Coherence
Part 2 of the self-editing mini-series is all about why a reader’s questions are the most valuable tool for content editing.
The most important step in editing your own writing
Effective self-editing is a superpower for any writer, and it starts with one very important step.
We’ve Heard It All Before
Here’s a simple way to check for cliches in your writing.
Does the First Sentence Really Matter?
I just started reading Maphead, by Ken Jennings, and I am already sure I’m going to love it. It's the kind of book I'm inclined to like—but I am only a few pages in and already hooked. How? Writing instructors often stress the importance of the first sentence, and I...
Henry James & Brain Overload
Henry James is one of my favorite authors, and one of my very favorite books is The Ambassadors. In certain circles, this is a polarizing statement – people who’ve read any of his novels quickly sort into two groups. I’ve never talked to someone who admitted...