Who Wrote Richard Castle Books?
Don’t you love a good mystery? I know I do, whether it comes in book,…
Seven Key Values to Maintain As You Write Your Romance by Larry Brooks
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Larry Brooks, bestselling author and the man behind one of…
Writing Characters That Mess Everything Up
You’ve created the “perfect” character — layered, unique, an average guy with a hero’s capability…
Understanding Story Structure from the Movies
This weekend, I discovered a series of blog articles on story structure (thanks to twitter!),…
What is a turning point in a story and how to write great ones
When you’re just starting to write stories, structure can feel like a four-letter word. You…
Are you a plotter or a pantser?
Let’s have a show of hands…are you a plotter? Or a pantster? If those terms…
How Design Can Help or Hurt Your Brand
I attended the SF Writer's Conference this past weekend and had a wonderful time. The…
Writing Something You Still Love Ten Reads Later
Just a few days ago, I received my final galleys for Something About Her. (momentary…
Wed to the Research: How Wrong Facts Made My Story Better
For writers, research is as much a fact of life as death and taxes. Whether…
The Illustrious Rejection Club
Sitting on the second agent-requested-partial-turned-rejection, I found myself turning to the internet in search of…