You may have noticed I took an unscheduled leave of absence. Sorry about that. I was ticking something off my bucket list: being involve...

Sorry! I know I’ve disappeared for the past month. My deepest apologies. I’m fine, nothing dire has happened. Just the opposite! I’ve been...

I've been trying to write this blog post all day but the words wouldn't come. I know all writers have experienced writer...

Transitions are tricky. In a scene you write in the moment, recording your character's thoughts, feelings, actions and—most imp...

The research vessel Investigator recently explored a 4 km deep abyss along the eastern edge of Australia and found some bizarre cr...

The Mummy is cinematic cotton candy, sweetness and fluff that tastes good in the moment but doesn’t satisfy. That said, it’s only ...

Have you ever had the experience of a character coming to life? And, no, I’m not talking about an alienesque situation where someth...

This article is part three of How to Write a Book ( Part One , Part Two ). Today I take the theory I laid out in my previous two posts ...

This article is part two of How to Write a Book . 2. Figure out how many words you can write a day. As you write your Zero Dra...

The question I’ve been asked more than any other is, “How can I write a book?” Here's my attempt at an answer. Please keep in mind ...