Author Interview
How did you become a writer? The first short story I wrote was in 6th grade. It was an adaptation of Lover’s Vow, the final segment in...
Interview with Dan Whitfield
What books/authors have influenced you and why? I owe a great debt to two authors: Bill Bryson and Stephen King. Before I discovered...
Writing Conferences & Conventions
Why go to writers conferences? Learn more about the industry and what might work for you. There's always more to learn! Find good...
Author Interview
What books/authors have influenced you and why? I have a ton of favorite authors and to a degree have been influenced by them all, but I...
Publishing Industry Speculation
In the first half of 2018, the sales of print versus e-books stand at a ratio of 80-20, with 80% being surprisingly in favor of print...
Author Interview
How did you become a writer? We had a creative writing assignment back in 3rd or 4th grade, I think. I don't really have any idea what it...
Reframing for Your A-Game
Let’s be honest. It is entirely too easy to be caught up in what does not go right, than to appreciate what is working. Writer’s block,...
Author Interview
What books/authors have influenced you and why? I have always been a fan of Leo Lionni’s books, with Swimmy probably being my favorite....
The Slush Pile: Common Mistakes First-Time Writer’s Make
Pick a creative industry, any creative industry, and the one thing they all have in common is competitiveness. An aspiring writer, just...
Author Interview
1. What books/authors have influenced you and why? I wish I could say that I love the English literature classics, or that I know all the...