Some thoughts on Gratitude at Thanksgiving
In honor of Thanksgiving, I’m running an article I wrote a couple of years ago …. I hope I just
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Self-publishing Questions
A fellow ANWA member, Theresa Sneed, has recently decided to dive into indie publishing. She sent me a list of questions
Blog Hop Giveaway!!
What is a blog hop? A blog hop is a linky list that is SHARED ON MULTIPLE BLOGS. When several
“What’s in it for ME?
I’ll admit it. I agreed to run for Treasurer of American Night Writers Association (ANWA – check us out at
The Best Villains (An Oxymoron)
Have you ever watched a movie where the villain is more memorable than the hero? Look closely at your
Prune Your Dialogue
“Dialogue is like a rose bush – it often improves after pruning. I recommend you rewrite your dialogue until it
A Squirrel Trying to Swim Upstream
On Monday, my son announced that he wanted to be an Olympic swimmer. By Wednesday, he was ready to join
New Tools of the Writing Trade
Every trade has its tools. A chef can’t taste-test without his spoon. A plumber can’t sag without his tool belt.
Two-time 2013 ANWA BOB Contest Winner!
DDDDDDDDDDDDDrumroll, please! American Night Writers Association (ANWA) holds a Beginning of Book (BOB) contest at its annual writers conference, “Time
Timing is Everything
“Timing is everything.” I’m not sure who first made that statement, but it’s said enough now that it’s considered a