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Fame and Fortune
Twenty-three years ago, when I first began writing a humor column for our local newspaper, my editor told me that I could expect local fame, but no fortune. Today, I know he was right. And wrong. He...
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Don’t Let Your Muse be a Prima Donna
Granted, there’s nothing particularly sexy about the image here, but that’s exactly the point I hope to make today. I have plenty of writing mistakes behind me, and, no doubt, I’ll probably have more...
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Inspired
As a teacher of writing and a writer myself, I’ve long been in the habit of examining others’ writing for what it has to say about the creative process. Nonfiction, my primary genre, lends itself most...
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Writing Inspiration from Anne Rice
Sometimes, what you need is a little inspiration from those that have braved the path before you. That’s really what this blog was designed to be– a way to help those who are a bit behind on the...
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24 Ways to Develop Your Muse
Charles Dickens’ Dream The muse that lives deep in your subconscious is something of a sprite. You can write without her of course, if you don’t mind being methodical. But when the muse shows up, she...
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You can only eat so much eggplant.
I’ve rediscovered the joy of vegetable gardening, thanks to our move to a warmer clime that allows for gardening year-round. As a result, I’ve acquired some hands-on experience with how my garden...
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Seven Essential Tips Every Successful Writer Must Apply
I think every published author wishes they could go back in time to whisper in their younger self’s ear. Doing so would certainly save volumes of time and energy. I’m sure five years from now, I’d wish...
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Write Your Heart Out
Outside my window a bird is singing. So long and loud for a tiny bit of feathers. The song is varied and the notes rise and fall, fluid and melodic. Truly he is singing his heart out. Simple and...
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Writing roadblocks: Fear & Funk
In my experience, there are two roadblocks that cause a stall out when one is writing a memoir: fear and feeling stuck (or both!). Fear: What if I can’t do this? You know what? Nobody can actually...
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Preparing for Your Next Book Launch
Whether you are about to launch your second book or your twelfth book, you have a valuable opportunity to learn from your past publishing experience and prepare for future success. Some aspects of...
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