So What? Write for the Reader
Think of your writing like Chinese takeout and always make sure you answer the So What?
Daniel Handler: On Writing
Daniel Handler gave a short talk to my writing group, where he shared his methods and thoughts on writing.
Novel Backstory: Tristana – Part 1
Tristana never expected to find herself in the cross-hairs of a member of the The Moon family. Why was he stalking her? And why was she such a mess around him?
A Grain of Sand, A Dumpster Fire
I feel like a grain of sand and my book a dumpster fire.
How to Write Great Memoirs
A good memoir looks a lot like a great fiction story, but with real people in it. Here are a few tips to achieve that goodness.
Make it Tangible: Concrete Writing in an Abstract Book
Take a heavy abstract idea and bring it down to the real life level of your readers by making it concrete. Here are a few ways to do that.