Does Alcohol Help Or Hurt Your Writing?
I'm putting it out there on this post with some personal information and opinions. It might also be controversial or…
Outlining Your Novel: Why and How
Outlining is a matter of dispute among writers, but if you are just starting out - what is outlining, why…
Podcast: Self-Publishing, Your Questions Answered with Indie Author April Hamilton
In today's podcast, I update you on the latest happenings in the publishing world as well as my own writing…
Writing Thrillers: Lessons Learned From James Rollins
Learning by modelling is a powerful technique, and as avid readers as well as writers we can all learn from…
Boost Creativity: Let Your Mind Lie Fallow
Sometimes our brains need a rest in this crazy-paced world, and creativity needs a little downtime to percolate ideas that…
What is Yog’s Law and Why Does It Matter For Authors?
I first heard of Yog's Law from author and podcaster Mur Lafferty, and thought it would be good to share…
5 Reasons Writers Need To Embrace Technology
Many people I meet say "I don't like computers" or "It's too hard to use all these sites" when I…
My 2010 Goals for The Creative Penn and My Writing
A few days ago, I shared some generic writer's New Year's Resolutions that I think people need to consider. Here…
Top 5 New Years Resolutions For Writers 2010
Happy New Year ! Last year, I posted these Top 10 Writer's New Years Resolutions. Here are some more for…
Podcast: How To Write Your First Book with Joanna Penn
I have had many questions about how to actually get started with writing a book. I was interviewed about this…