Writer School: Structuring a Novel

  I’ve had plenty of people ask, “How did you write a book?” The curiosity varies from: How did you actually sit down and do this, vs., say, laundry. Work. Other normal priorities that often keep us from hobby time. To: How did you take an idea and wrap 300 pages...

Writer School: Prime Rib

Let’s talk about editing. I’d say selecting the right editor is more important than having some genetic, magical ability to put great stories on paper. Seriously. Yes — there is crap that sneaks through and becomes a cultural sensation without good...

Writing School: Tools of the Trade

Oh, hi there. How did your goals go this week? Did you sit down to write? Did you read? My week was a draw. I did read. I’m thoroughly enjoying Wildwood. It is young adult, fun, easy and was perfect on the beach. I read about 300 pages, passing my goal. I also...

Welcome to Writing School

I’ve written two novels. I self-published the first, and am in the process of doing the same for the second. (I’m waiting on edits, and to finalize cover art. The back cover will include, “Best selling author (to friends and family) of Under the Same...