Some of you know the lyrics: “Now’s the time to say goodbye to all our company . . . “ That…
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Recasting the Middle
I’m in the middle of rewriting a novel and have come to the hardest part–I’m recasting the middle. Traditionally, novels have…
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Living (and Writing) Backwards
There’s something to be said for looking and planning your life backwards. You’ve probably heard countless admonitions to make plans…
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Four Tips for Working with a Professional
I’ve recently had reason to work with a professional and I’ve garnered a few suggestions for others in my position….
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Total Joy! The Rewrite!
Don’t you love to rewrite? Not just your manuscript, but your whole life? Does an eraser on the end of…
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The Value of a Prompt
All five of my published works were the result of a prompt, as is the massive World War I novel…
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