Two of my private clients just completed their books.  A time for celebration, since they both worked extremely hard for the past year o...

A writer who attended my retreat/workshop in Tucson recently emailed me with a great question.  It addresses an important choice that wr...

I'm not a huge fan of New Year's resolutions, especially when it comes to my writing goals.  But I do appreciate making time for...

It's hard for writers to hear this:  writing your book isn't your only job in becoming an author.     Once you've comp...

Sex is hard to write.  I've written two sex scenes in my life so I'm no expert, but I found each extraordinarily difficult.   ...

A student in my online classes is writing a futuristic thriller about memory loss.  I've enjoyed reading her chapters in class and s...

In January 2001, physician and writer, Therese Zink, lived through a traumatic experience:  While on an international aid mission in Ch...

What's the difference between a writer who gets a book finished and a writer who never does?  A writing practice.  Believe it--the...

A blog reader sent me a great question this week:  "My writing group discussed present versus past tense when writing memoir.  A...

I often get this question in my classes:  what point of view is best for my book?  Who is best to tell this story?  What are the differe...