Because my family doesn’t just put up with my writing, as they were forced to do all those years ago in Asbury Park. They are an invaluable aid in finding the very best story, character or setting possible.
Family Effort
Put It In Writing
Because no matter what we write, we must give some of ourselves over the story, to the writing, to the characters, the sacrifice every writer must make to get it right.
Hello Rejection, My Old Friend
Well, this is it. This is the part of being a writer that sucks so much worse than the movies show. This part hurts.
Character Interviews – More Than Just Talking to Yourself
There is no right or wrong way to go about an interview, but I’m going to share some of my favorite techniques for better understanding, empathizing and, eventually, sharing my characters with the world at large.
Celebrate Good Times
Your own book release shouldn’t come as a surprise to you.
Water, Water, Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink
I’ve indulged in enough nature documentaries and post-apocalyptic YA fantasy stories to know that if you ever find yourself stranded – especially on an island in the middle of the ocean – the most important, number one, highest-priority thing to do is find potable water.
The Best Thing I Ever Write
Because here’s the thing, the best thing I’ve ever written is the last thing I wrote. It’s the thing I’m writing now.
