18
09, 2013
REJECTION!
Nothing is certain except death and taxes, according to Benjamin Franklin. But if you’re a writer, you can add rejection to that list.
5
09, 2013
What else a writer needs to succeed (Part 1)
I know I’m not the first to tackle this topic, but there seems to be a dearth in articles pertaining to some of the more intangible qualities that, in my experience, benefit someone who wants to succeed—or simply survive—the sometimes schizophrenic lifestyle of an artist.
8
08, 2013
The two sides to every story
On a very basic level, the creation of a story can be divided into two parts: concept and composition. Without a command of both sides, a writer is bound to fall short of greatness.
20
06, 2013
Watch out for these five overused words
When a fledgling writer first takes a stab at the craft, he or she is apt to make a few fundamental mistakes. One such error is assuming that the more words one uses, the better.
9
05, 2013
When it comes to dialogue, don’t trust the word on the street
One of my earliest college writing assignments involved a little espionage.
4
03, 2013
The ‘cons’ of writing collaborations
Whenever I imagine my future novels sitting on a bookshelf, I see my full name on the spine. Mine and mine alone.
29
01, 2013
Anyone can write a short story (except me)
It’s a piece of advice I’ve heard on many occasions: short stories first, then novels.
5
12, 2012
Storytelling can take many forms
Some of the characters I’ve enjoyed writing about the most are an inch and a half tall.
7
11, 2012
What every writer needs
Someone once said, “A writer is not a writer without an audience.” I don’t necessarily agree, but I will say this: a serious writer will not be satisfied until he or she finds one.
12
07, 2012
Battling genre bias with the magic of an open mind
Reading books with dragons on the cover says something about a guy.