The Education of Writing

Discusses whether or not you need a degree to pursue a career in writing and what you should consider when making that decision.

A Reality Check about Fiction

Explores the balancing act or creating an escape for readers while maintaining elements of reality

It's always good to incorporate some reality into your plot, but how much is too much?

Gives the low-down on the long road of getting published and why you need to stay persistent and positive

It's a lot of pressure to meet word count requirements. This post discusses how one can prevent that from impeding his/her writing process.

Shares the scams I've run across while pursuing a career in writing and how to recognize them

Reading one's own work may be an awkward experience, but it's a vital step in the writing process

Creating twist and turns readers don't see coming is one of the most fun parts of writing. But can one go too far?

Everyone has an opinion on what you should write, but should you let that change your mind?

Discusses the need to revise your work and what can help you do so.