I recently read The Story Paradox by Jonathan Gottschall, which is all about the dangers of storytelling. If you’re interested in learning how stories work, you’ll want to set aside some time to read this book. I wanted to talk
Respecting the creative process
The creative process is not timely and linear, which is why I don’t book edits before an author’s manuscript is finished, though I will book coaching when an author is stalled and needs to do some brainstorming and problem-solving. I
Writer’s Workshop – Starting January 9, 2023!
Register here. In each session of the Club Ed for Writers Writers’ Workshop, we’ll discuss storytelling techniques and how to identify common problems in your own story. In the first session, January 9 – February 28, 2023, the storytelling technique
Growing your writing career
Coaching clients sometimes ask me about how to continue a writing career that has gotten off to a promising start. You can’t throw a rock without hitting someone who has written a book on how to break into publishing, but maintaining
Networking 101 for Writers
In any profession, having contacts can help you succeed. Yet most of us don’t start off knowing anyone who can help us get published. I’ve often said, “It isn’t who you know, it’s who you get to know.” Successful writers read
New! Classes for writers
If you’re a writer (or know a writer), you might find these new classes helpful: Writing Romance Writing Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy Each class ($79) covers the basics of writing in the genre, including how