When sitting down to write, the right environment and mood has enormous implications on both my creativity and productivity. Dual...

If there’s any one, core piece of advice I can give to new writers—or any writer for that matter—is to be true to yourself and write your...

Okay, so maybe not that kind of pitching... I recently attended my first writer’s conference, the Colorado Gold Rush produced by Rocky...

So, after months (or years) of work, you’ve finally completed your novel and enjoyed the momentous occasion of typing “The End” on the...

In the fall of 2020, the upcoming presidential election weighed on my thoughts, as it did for many Americans. Well before any votes were...

In talking with many authors, opinions regarding the adverb run deep and strong. Many tout the “get rid of ‘em!” philosophy while a few...

If deciding to self-publish a print, or hard copy, version, the novel must be prepared for publication. Completing the story is just the...

First encounters with the unknown call forth exciting tales full of magic, horror, humor, and suspense. What happens when aliens,...

If you’re like me, you love to write and hope to turn that passion into a career at the keyboard. You probably have several ideas for...