Writing About Writing

What’s In a Name?

I’ve noticed that authors have a great deal of difficulty doing something rather necessary — naming…
The Joy Of Writing With Others

As you may know, I’m teaching a creative writing course this semester and I’m enjoying it…
You Better Know the Score

I once read that Stephen King loves to listen to rock music while he writes. Unfortunately,…
We Can Be Writers (Just For One Day?)

We live in amazing era in that we can all be writers. If you want to…
The Story That Is Life

I’m a story teller at heart. I can’t help it. I’m surprised people still ask me…
The Biggest Secret To Being a Writer Is To …

I’ve got a book signing coming up soon (more on that later), and there’s a strong…
The Big Picture

I’m at a stage in my life now when I don’t get any one thing done…
The Slash: The Fastest Read Alive

Revision is a laborious process for me. I know I’m supposed to love it like I…
Dialogue Versus Description

Because I much prefer to read dialogue rather than description, it seems only natural that I…