Don’t be fooled – characters will not suddenly become real people, capable of reaching out from your computer to type their own story.

When you fake that truth or over-/under- sentimentalize a truth, it comes across as bad writing.

If you’ve been writing for even a short time, you’ve sat down to write and you've struggled.

We start our readers with easy level walking – introducing our characters, giving a brief show of what their world is.

The difference between good writing and Good! writing is not in the major issues.

Motivations for writing can differ far more than types of skis. But no matter what the goal, every writer needs to use the right equipment.

I needed to go big or go home. If you want to be a better writer, you need to be brave or put down the pen.

The biggest mistake I see with beginning writers is their paucity of knowledge when it comes to mechanics and grammar.

What works for one writer may not work for another. One writer may be able to break rules that another cannot.

Pick one character or action and explain its importance to yourself. Ask yourself over and over again those important writer questions.