A character's name is often the reader's first taste of who they are, but it can be difficult to come up with engaging names.

Behind every successful author is a backstory of effort and failure—years of it.

Writing engaging, dynamic dialogue is a unique skill that takes time to develop. This post goes over 5 ways to sharpen your dialogue.

In this Inspiration Friday Post, I'm talking about the importance of educating yourself about the publishing industry.

Every writer’s community takes its own shape, but when a writer has built a strong community, certain roles show up consistently.

Ah, the great AI debate. Here are some resources that provide important info and explore different opinions on this game-changing tech.

Heard about critique partners and alpha readers but not sure what they are? This post is for you!

Along with telling a first-rate story in sparkling prose, you also want to create a manuscript that is as error-free as possible.

This week I’m asking us to face a hard, cold truth about publishing.

In this Inspiration Friday post, I'm talking about the need for writing practice, inspired by Natalie Goldberg's WRITING DOWN THE BONES.

In this Inspiration Friday post, I'm talking about beginning again, inspired by Natalie Goldberg's WRITING DOWN THE BONES.

In this Inspiration Friday, I'm talking about the messy path of learning to write, inspired by Natalie Goldberg's WRITING DOWN THE BONES.

When your creativity feels flat or drained, these tips can help!

This year, I'm trying two new strategies to help me keep my New Year's resolutions.

One of the most common types of feedback a novelist seeks is a beta read.

At the end of the day, all we really need is to sit down, open up a blank page, and start typing. 

Writing is an energy-intensive activity, and it’s natural to get tired during a long writing session. When you find yourself dragging but...

*Update 2024: I am not affiliated with NaNoWriMo and no longer support it formally as an organization in light of its recent policy...

Expecting loved ones to help you fix your book puts unfair pressure on them—and on you.