I am definitely a travel and experience junkie and I still have 'itchy-foot' syndrome which means I have to get away to somewhere different regularly. I definitely have a travel memoir in me, perhaps …
Why Writing Has Made Me An Emotional Wreck
One of the things I love about the author community these days is the authenticity around sharing, and the generosity in helping others. Blogging and social networks enable writers to finally find …
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The Art of Character: The Five Cornerstones of Dramatic Characterization
Creating believable and resonant characters is one of the great challenges of the fiction author. The concept of character has also become more important in narrative non-fiction and memoir, and …
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Writing Fiction. What Is Urban Fantasy Anyway?
Many authors don't want to categorize their writing, but the best way to immediately turn on (or turn off) a new reader is to relate your book to something they already like. The easiest way is to …
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On Writing And The Fear Of Judgment
We all have fears that we need to conquer as authors. Fear of failure, fear of embarrassment, and for some even fear of success. But for me, it’s fear of judgment - fear of what people will …
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On Writing Special Effects: A Little Goes a Long Way
I know you guys love the grammar posts, so we have a special one for you today (and you may realize that I personally have a love for the exclamation mark!) Author Ben Yagoda brings us some words …
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