The Power of Place in Story
If place wields such power, why do we sometimes relegate it to a secondary role when writing story?
Do You Need Discipline to Be a Writer?
Guidelines from a writing coach to help you stay on track with establishing a writing habit.
TMI Is Not Your Friend
The devil is in the details: thoughts and pointers for keeping your writing TMI-free.
How a Developmental Editor Can Save Your Book
Answers to writers' frequently asked questions about developmental editing.
What to Look for in a Ghostwriter
How do you go about choosing the right ghostwriter for your project?
No Time to Write Your Book? Try 10 Minutes a Day
With so many demands on our time and energy, how can we successfully engage with our creative work so that we don't squander our “one wild and precious life”?
The Writer-Editor Relationship
It is critical to learn how, when, and why to rely on an editor's experience and wisdom. Too often what could and should be a beautiful partnership turns into a struggle, for both the writer and the editor.
How Reading Improves Your Writing
If we want to hone our craft, we need to expose ourselves to the work of excellent writers.
Get Dressed: A Case for the In-Person Interview
Email and phone interviews are convenient, but you'll learn infinitely more by sitting down with someone in real time.
The Writer's Body: Keep It Moving to Avoid Back Pain, Weight Gain, and Brain Drain
You probably have heard that sitting is the new smoking. Doesn't sound good for those of us who make a living hunched in front of our computers all day, but here's what you can do about it.