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…
Getting overwhelmed at the prospect of starting (or finishing) your novel? Feeling the pressure of hundreds of blank pages staring at you, waiting to be…
For many years, I carried a writing notebook with me everywhere I went. That’s what all serious writers do, I’ve always heard. But in truth,…
I get a lot of emails from writers who think they’re suffering from writer’s block. But are they? See if this sounds familiar to you:…
Q: Is it legal to write a novel based on a true story, and use the real names of the people involved? A: Yes, but…
Q: Hi! I’m currently writing a book, and I want to get it published, but I’m in high school and that makes things a lot…
Let’s face it, foreign words are cool. They can make your characters sound smarter, make exotic settings feel more authentic and even increase the dramatic…
This past month I’ve gotten inspiring emails from all sorts of new writers, from high school students to retirees. One thing is clear: you’re never…
Who doesn’t want to write a bestseller? While no one can tell you exactly how to get onto the New York Times list, we can…
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