How do writers create fascinating monsters? For me, it’s a many-layered process that involves thinking about where a monster came from, what it’s after, how…
Ever wish you could write a novel in just a matter of weeks . . . and then sell it for good money? Lester Dent…
In my last article on Fiction University, I laid out 6 Ways to Make Readers Fall in Love With Your Characters. If you’re writing a…
Listen to my interview on The Leap podcast, where we talk about making major life changes, being creative, conquering fear, and striving for the life…
Writing a book? Live in the Denver metro area? Join me tomorrow evening for a fun, free workshop that explains exactly how to outline any novel…
Hey, who doesn’t like free and easy? If you’re a writer in the Denver metro area, you should join me for a fun, free workshop…
If you’ve ever tried to write a book, you’ve probably struggled with plotting. Plot is more than just what happens in the story. There’s a…
How do authors create an imaginary world from scratch? This weekend, I’ll offer writers some world-building tips at MileHiCon in Denver. Can’t make it to…
Some names stick with us. Bridget Jones, Holden Caulfield, Nero Wolfe — these names are all indelibly stamped into our literary consciousness. Those names are…
I’m always happy to answer questions from aspiring authors. This week, I got some tricky ones: Q: How do you know when to end one…
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