I firmly believe that 90% of writing is craft rather than art. But that ineffable 10%, the part that elevates a well-constructed, readable story to something more—where does that come ... Read more
I rarely get asked that particular question, although I’m often asked “Why did you write this book?” I think the answers to the first question partly answer the second: I ... Read more
Yes, I’ve been avoiding writing. My mind is so caught up with a million different things. Such as building and tinkering with this Web site. That’s constructive, right? Here are ... Read more
They just. won’t. let me. alone. All those thoughts about writing that get translated into bizarre dreams. Last night I dreamt that I was in a house where I’d invited ... Read more
Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.
Why is the world the way it is? Why are people incapable of just letting each other live in peace? Why do good people sometimes do bad things? Those are ... Read more
One of the magical parts of being a writer of fiction is that you get to create characters. Even historical figures, where there might be an image to base the ... Read more
I just finished the fourth complete rewrite of what I hope will be my next published novel. It’s taken a long time, because I’ve been reexamining everything about my craft, ... Read more
