Below are previous writing-related blog entries. If there is a question you want answered and it's not covered here, please feel free to email me and (schedule permitting) I'll answer and post it for everyone to read. Good luck writing!
3 Things You Need to Succeed.
The "secrets" to being a successful writer.
Un-stick Yourself!
Tricks to get started writing.
Kick Your Muse Out.
Inspiration is overrated. Find out why.
Graphophobia.
The Fear of Writing.
"How To" Write Books.
My three top picks for writing advice books.
Yes, You Do Need an Agent.
Why most people trying to sell a novel need a literary agent.
How to Find a Literary Agent.
The basics of dealing with agents.
Critique.
How to get (and take) a good critique of your writing.
Critique (part 2).
How to give a good critique of someone's writing.
To Outline or Not.
The time-honored writer debate about right vs. left brain approaches.
Outlines (part 2).
Even if you don't use them for writing, you will have to use them to sell your novel.
The Pitch.
How to create a selling "pitch" for your story (and for you!).
Writer Beware.
Watch out for these (regrettably) common scams that target writers.
Listen to Music.
Do you or don't you while you write? The pros and cons.
Writing Contests.
A good or bad thing?
Style and Voice.
How they can change (or not) throughout your writing career.
How Many Drafts?
How many and what kinds of drafts I go through to finish a story.
Do Writers Have Creative Control?
Do you have to give this up once you’re published?
Reading and Voice.
Will reading other writer's works change your writing style?
Impatience and the Publishing Process.
What to do once you mail off your manuscript....
Stories In and Out of Games.
The differences and similarities of writing a novel, screenplay, comic, and for a video game.
Don't Share.
Don't share your ideas with other writers. Not because anyone will steal those ideas, but for two other very good reasons....
Back To Basics.
You must practice the fundimental principals of writing. Two recomendations to get you started.
