SIX OF THE BEST… reasons to outline your novel
I recently started writing a new book, and in preparation for it, I wrote an outline. Some writers do this; some don't. Some only do it for books; some do it for everything. It really [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… reasons not to write what you know
Recently, a writer friend of mine noted that most of my stories involving heterosexual relationships show those relationships to be post-divorce, strained, or shallow, while the ones with homosexual relationships are wonderful, tender, and life-affirming. [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… things that seemed like a good idea at the time
"Seemed like a good idea at the time." Well, it did! Anyway, here are six of the best things that seemed like a good idea at the time. 6. Food Challenges -- I think we've [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… things no one tells you about self-publishing
I have a book coming out on Monday. No, this column is not just a way for me to push my book on you. I mean, if you'd like to read it, then by all [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… reasons for giving up on a story
I love to read. This is known. I read very quickly -- I can get through most normal-sized novels (350-400 pages) in a little over four hours -- and I read a lot of different [...]
SIX OF THE WORST… things about submitting your work
You might remember that last year, in honor of NaNoWriMo, I helped you through not ruining your genre fiction, improving your writing in general, writing about sex, and revising your work. But now I'd like [...]
5 Things Fifty Shades of Grey Did Very VERY Wrong.
I told my editor I was going to write this article and his response was, "Only five?!?!?!" I'm trying to keep this shit light, yo. My love for all things Fifty Shades of Grey is [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… revision tips
In celebration (or something) of NaNoWriMo, I’ve written a series of columns full of writing advice and tips. This is one of them. I've been part of writing groups for a few years now, and [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… sex writing tips
In celebration (or something) of NaNoWriMo, I’ve written a series of columns full of writing advice and tips. This is one of them. Time for me to dust off my soapbox and start talking about [...]
Fact, fiction and fan fiction
I recently saw someone online talking about how they'd written a Doctor Who fan fiction story. Of course, they're a “real” writer (or so they claim) and made a huge deal that fan fiction was [...]