When you're engaged in doing, you forget to be afraid of missing out #mondayblogs #writingcommunity #fomo

I had a good writing year, but finding my people was the best gift of all. #mondayblogs #writing #writingcommunity

The Year in Music In addition to my (usually) weekly blog, I have a monthly newsletter where I recap my writing month, discuss books I’ve read, and sometimes share news of a more personal nature. It’s my version of DVD bonus features: a bit of behind-the-scenes flavoring for the blog’s main…

Excerpts from a writers' retreat and a funny anecdote. #mondayblogs #community #writersretreat

Antiheroes are a staple of fiction, but why do so many writers misunderstand them? #mondayblogs #writing #writingcommunity

Writing Lessons I Learned Painting My Craft Room #writing #mondayblogs

What if your life experiences do not necessarily translate into “good” writing? Christina Larocco describes how her writing is circular, referential, fragmented—all qualities typically identified as weaknesses.

If you need to take a break, here's your sign.

Speaking Engagement: Talking Business at Manor Mill Writers Retreat #mondayblogs #writingcommunity#writing#writing

Not Powerball! $1.5 Billion on the Line for Writers Pirated by AI Firm

A look back at 8 years behind the publisher’s desk. #mondayblogs #writing

You know it when you see it, but consciously recognizing and mastering the relationship plot can take your writing to the next level. #mondayblogs #writingq

A ruling in an AI lawsuit had some good news for writers whose work may have been stolen #mondayblogs #writing

This free event for writers features some of my favorite craft advice bloggers. I signed up for a bunch of sessions on plot and character. Should be a good time! #writingQ #writinglifemonthly worldshift.manyworldswriting.com

This is not a writing post. #mondayblogs

Take a good look. These are as close to photographs of me you'll ever get. #Mondayblogs

What do you do that no one else can? #mondayblogs #writing

Are Heroes Making a Comeback? #mondayblogs

How are your writing goals going? #writing

Who cares what other people think?

Happy Summer!

But/Therefore isn't the only method for creating a strong cause and effect chain in your plot. #writing

I love being right. Unfortunately, because I am a cynic, I am often right about things that are terrible.

Talking With Ghosts Writers love lists and we really love making lists of other writers. I have plenty: My favorite writers Writers I’ve read the most works by Writers who've influenced me Writers who've influenced my writing While there is overlap, those lists are quite distinct. Very few appear…

Chiastic storytelling sounds dirty, but it isn't. The Hobbit, Heart of Darkness, and the Bible use it. #writing

Writers have more options than ever for writing, editing, sharing, and promoting their work. What's in your stack?

For writers embarking on a career, branding can feel overwhelming. Where do you start?

Are you struggling to create an author brand? There are lots of ways to embrace the concept.

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I took the week off to do some writing homework and got a year's worth of advice and next steps. If you need practical advice on creating an engaging creative career, look no further.

I can't say enough about Jane Friedman's workshop - if you have the opportunity to attend one of Jane's talks or workshops, I highly recommend it!

Fantastic day with the wonderful @janefriedman.com for a one-day intensive on creating and maintaining a platform. Can’t wait to put her expert advice into practice!

I love this quote from the late Dorothy Allison, and it gave me a reason to share one of my favorite quotes from a John Waters movie. Win-win.

Writers - do you include IRL enemies in your fiction? Is it worth it?