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Funny this article came through my email blast today, regarding naming your characters. Just in time, right when I needed it. (As an aside: “Grayson?” Are you kidding me? I would have never come up with such a name. George, … Continue reading

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I don’t like to address this part of the writing biz, because I don’t look at writing (or any art I produce) as a business, but perhaps we as writers should. My cautionary tale today deals with the Big Bamboozle, … Continue reading

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This weekend’s editing was frustrating, among other things. But Tuesday afternoon I came home and went back at it. Whoa! So much easier that day (why, don’t ask me), and I managed to eliminate another couple thousand worthless words (sorry, … Continue reading

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Life is good. Not only do I write, but I also read. And not only do I read [a lot], but I write reviews, especially if the story is a particularly moving one. Since I’m kinda-sorta known for such things, … Continue reading

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The last few weeks have found me mostly editing Virtually Yours Forever, so new story ideas aren’t exactly on the front burner – yet. However, one of the recent exercises in the Savvy Author Donald Maass workshop I’m taking has … Continue reading

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Writing is a singular activity. It’s a solitary obsession. Sitting down to write a story or an article or a novel is not a team sport. The writer, like any artist, takes what I call are the little poofs of … Continue reading

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It is honestly too hot and uncomfortable to do any “serious” writing, so I’m filling the void with fun. Writers, especially lazy ones like me, need all the help they can get. Believe me, I’m a huge fan of tools … Continue reading

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