Become a Brainstorming Genius

Every so often, I will be writing along on a tale (often with a new novel), and suddenly find myself “stuck.” I can’t seem to write another word.
Powerful Endings Part One

The newest video series from NYT Bestselling author David Farland is Powerful Endings! Learn how to write that last 40% of your story. Why does Lord of the Rings have so many endings? Find out in this video series!
How to Give an Honest Review

Here are a few rules that I think you should consider adopting
Setting Your Own Standards of Excellence

I’ve been looking at the business practices of many of our authors and felt pretty overwhelmed by just how nasty things have gotten.
Super Writers’ Tuesday Presents…

All writers need to take time to recharge their creative battery when they’re worn out.
MICE

Many new writers struggle with characterization. If you’re trained in the literary mainstream, you’re taught that stories are about characters. In other words, the character is the “focus” of the story. That’s simply not true. Some stories do focus on characters, but many of the best tales don’t.
The World’s Most Important Book Reviewer

The most important reviewer in the world, as far as your friends are concerned, is you!
Keeping Writers as Pets

Very often, I get asked, “What can I do to support my child/spouse/family member as a writer?”
Keeping it Fresh

When you’re writing a long novel, sometimes as a writer you feel that you are getting stuck in a rut, that your prose has become repetitious, so it is important to find little ways to vary your work.
Negative Description

Sometimes when describing a thing, it is almost easier to describe what it is not.