I just finished up my fifth convention, the Emerald City Comicon in Seattle. I go as an author to sign…
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How to Tell If Your First Novel is Your Practice Novel
One negative side effect from the self-publishing revolution is the tendency of aspiring novelists to rush their development process. They…
Continue reading →Showing vs. Telling – When It’s Okay to Tell
We’ve all heard the rule: “Show Don’t Tell.” Sometimes newer writers get confused about this rule. They’ll read a novel…
Continue reading →The Pros and Cons of Critique Groups
There’s some debate about the merit of critique groups, especially for novelists aspiring to write at a professional level. Some…
Continue reading →5 Ways to Banish Writer’s Block
I don’t really believe in writer’s block. Perhaps it’s the words I quibble with. “Writer’s block” makes it sound like…
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