Editorial

Before the drive to innovate kicks in, it may be a good idea to build yourself a solid foundation.  When it comes time to navigate strange new waters, it doesn't hurt to have some reference points and exper...

Are you still curious about writing and looking for more information on how the sausage is made?  Maybe you have an idea that might make for some good writing?—maybe you don't even realize it yet!  Here's ...

I've been getting some requests lately for video journaling—so I figured, what the heck, I gotta take a break some time.  Why don't we all take a break together?  Enjoy! ...

Where do stories come from?  Well, when a mommy idea and a daddy disciplined-dedication really love each other…  Ha!  Wouldn’t that be interesting.  Truth is, it’s not too far off base. I can’t s...

Several people have asked me lately how I got into writing.  For me, this brings to mind the turning point—the moment the light bulb clicked on.  It brings to mind my sixth grade classroom and the contorted...

So I was talking before about trusting your “bus driver”—that companion who, if you know what’s good for you, is your best writing partner.  When you’re “in the zone” writing, it’s not unlike h...

Jumping into the manuscript for a new novel is always an exciting time—as a writer you’re stepping into a whole new world.  You’re the first visitor to a land that will soon be providing delight and fasc...