How to Effectively “Tell” Emotions in Fiction
This post originally, drawn from material in my Emotional Mastery course, ran on Larry Brooks’s blog in the summer. Reprinted…
Entice Your Readers with “Surprisingness”
This post originally ran on Helping Writers to Become Authors in August, 2019. Have you ever read a book for…
Why Writers Must Dig Deep to Mine Their Feelings
This post of mine originally ran on Positive Writer in August, 2019. Reprinted here for your enjoyment and edification! It’s…
Mastering the Voice of the Memoirist
This post originally ran on Jane Friedman’s blog in 2017. Be aware there are mature passages in here. Voice is…
5 Ways to Adjust Your Attitude to Run the Writing Marathon
Have you ever asked: “What on earth possessed me to want to be a novelist?” Are you starting to realize…
The Book Marketing Shakeup
Today’s post is by Troy Lambert. For the Indie author, marketing has always been a challenge. As we discover new…
Why Writers Should Trust Their Intuition
Awhile back, I shared a number of quotes from famous authors on writing. These were quotes I came across that…
Mind Mapping for the Novelist
Since many of you are in the throes of NaNoWriMo, here’s a reprint of a post I wrote years ago…
How to Avoid Writing a Boring Story
This is the time of year when many writers (or aspiring ones) commit to the fun madness that is NaNoWriMo….