Embrace the Unexpected
I’ll admit that I am something of a control freak. I don’t get overjoyed when things don’t go according to plan. The unexpected, frankly, freaks me right out. I prefer… Read more »
Category: Writing Tips & Career Advice
Dinosaurs and the Evolution of Your Writing Career
I recently finished reading The Rise and Fall of The Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World, by Stephen Brusatte. In reading the book, the thing that struck me… Read more »
How Writing Changes Your Reading
One of the things no one tells you about becoming a writer is this: Writing changes your reading. It changes the way you read, how much you read, and your… Read more »
Crafting a Writing Emergency Plan
There is nothing more certain in life than the fact that at some point, the poop is going to hit the fan. There will be illness (yours or a loved… Read more »
Thank You, Zork
About a week ago I discovered that someone has put the original Zork computer game online. (It should be noted that my productivity has crashed mightily since this discovery.) I’ve… Read more »
The Joy of Having Less Time
What’s the one thing we as humans always wish for more of? (Other than money.) Time. Everyone is always complaining about how they just need more time in the day/week/month…. Read more »
Writing Has a Learning Curve, Just Like Any Skill
This week I went to visit a new writer’s group. Quite a few people there were lamenting their latest rejections (as all writers do), but one person’s complaint really struck… Read more »
A Course in Fearless Writing? Excuse Me While I Laugh.
Why has “fearless” become the new buzzword? Universal Studios has been running ads during the Olympics touting a trip to their resort as a way to raise fearless kids who… Read more »
What Olympians and Writers Have in Common
I’ve written before about why I am an avid Olympics watcher. Basically it’s because I’m enthralled by the stories of the athletes and the Games themselves. As a writer, I… Read more »
So You Want to Be a Freelance Writer? Some Ideas on Getting Started.
One of the questions I’m asked most often is, “How do I get started as a freelance writer?” Today I’m going to give you my answer, but be warned: There… Read more »