Shares the scams I've run across while pursuing a career in writing and how to recognize them
Scams—The Part of Writing You Don’t See Coming
Imagination for Self-Preservation
Imagination is a beneficial tool in life, but you have to be careful how you use it
Me? Read a Book by Me?
Reading one's own work may be an awkward experience, but it's a vital step in the writing process
Those Tantalizing Twists and Turns
Creating twist and turns readers don't see coming is one of the most fun parts of writing. But can one go too far?
Keeping Surprises in Your Plan
The value of keeping your mind and heart open to the unexpected
A Not-So-Apathetic View of Apathy
Discusses the spread of apathy and the damage it does to ourselves and others
The True Golden Standard
Discusses the need to set a high standard for oneself
Who Governs your Genre?
Everyone has an opinion on what you should write, but should you let that change your mind?
Ugly Changes Lead to Beautiful Transformations
Not all; changes come with the beauty we expect. This discusses the need to give them time and an open mind.
Acceptance Letter from…Me
Acceptance letters from publishers and colleges may be hard to come by...but not as hard as finding one written to yourself. This shares what's helped me.
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