Writing requires a surprising mix of creativity, endurance, and courage. It presents moments both of extreme challenge and of unbelievable elation. I hope these articles can help you with your own writing journey.
How do you not just survive a critique session, but benefit from it? Here are seven guidelines that might help.
I just did a fun interview at Author Turf. It’s easily the longest interview I’ve ever done, with lots of interesting questions.
Critiquing other people’s work isn’t just a great way to improve their writing. It will help yours, too.
I just did a fun interview as a debutante author. Lots of fun, and there’s a giveaway at the end!
Have you ever read a story and thought that the writer was speaking specifically to you? It happened to me the other night, when I realized with Dr. Seuss.
I just launched a gallery of dragons – a place where you can showcase your dragon-drawing talents. Check it out!
Hey everyone, I’ll be signing galleys of Dragon Run at Book Expo America on Friday, May 31st at 2:30. I’ll be in the SFWA booth (#2625). If you get a chance, stop by and say hi!
Sometimes, there’s a world of difference between the “right” answer and the “true” answer.
Sometimes, the cliches are true. Here’s the story of how I lucked into making one work for me.
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