Anthropologist of love
How far would you go online to find love (and stories)? Read More “Anthropologist of love”
Essays About Writing
Proximity to accomplishment
Do you ever forget the first writing teacher who steered you toward a career? Read More “Proximity to accomplishment”
Not for robots
In a technological world, let us not forget that behind every virtuoso work is a human – and some sweat. Read More “Not for robots”
Finding Fitzgerald
The actor Scott Shepherd has performed the entire text of The Great Gatsby hundreds of times onstage. What does he know about F. Scott Fitzgerald? A lot, old sport. Read More “Finding Fitzgerald”
The books chose me
Working as a bookseller has unintended perks, such as stumbling upon titles you may never have picked up before. Read More “The books chose me”
A lawyer-turned-writer’s contest bets paid off
After 25 years as a trial lawyer in Los Angeles, I made the nail-biting decision in 2006 to pursue my long-deferred dream of being a … Read More “A lawyer-turned-writer’s contest bets paid off”
Where’s the mystery?
A writer laments the ubiquity of the author photo and the culture of celebrity. Read More “Where’s the mystery?”
Featured Posts
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”