March 18, 2020
Talent plays a very small role in a writer’s chances for success. I’ve read wonderful stories that will either (1) never be published or, even if published, (2) will never be financially successful. Oh, persistence helps, along with a good story, knowing the market, and knowing how to present your work to agents and editors. […]
July 29, 2015
Last week I met with a writer working on her first novel. I tried to explain how the writer needs to give the reader a character or characters to care about right away, that a complete physical description isn’t needed, but there should be enough information that the reader can form some sort of image […]
July 8, 2015
“Good writing is like a windowpane.” George Orwell I have reached a point where I hate to give reviews or critiques. I read a book or a manuscript, and I love it. Someone else comes along and tears the writing […]