I read about advances in science and technology and think, ‘This would make an interesting prompt.’ For example ... Although the techno...

Do you have a hobby? Something you don’t get paid for but do anyway? I do! I never used to, it was writing, writing, writing all day long...

For me, the key to creating a new habit—or re-establishing an old one—is Seinfeld’s method . This involves putting a calendar on the wall...

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...