“Soon, to say that you are a published novelist will be no more remarkable than to have called yourself a quilter a century ago,” according to a recent New York Times book section article. This book shows its readers how to make that... Read More

Can a freelance writer actually make enough to pay the bills, find creative fulfillment, and have fun at the same time? Bowerman certainly thinks so, claiming to be living proof that one need not be a “crackerjack writer to make a good... Read More

Writing the lede (sic) to a review of this book is a daunting task when one considers the expertise of its author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, columnist for the Boston Globe, and Professor Emeritus of English at the University of... Read More

When it first happened, she was shocked. When it happened again, she decided maybe that was just the way she wrote. Maybe all writers write through to strong characters, tricky plots, a scary detail. Maybe a writing room made to resemble... Read More

The first commandment of writing good fiction is “show, don’t tell.” This means bringing characters to life by showing the reader their emotions and actions rather than just telling about them. Goldstrom, the owner/editor of... Read More

“It’s like driving at night. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can drive across the entire country that way.” Winner of two NEA fellowships, author of six novels and five short story collections and former writing... Read More

What would increase the chances to become a successful writer? Perhaps a friend who knows what editors want? Kyle, Gregg and McAlary have prepared a behind the scenes guide to the publishing business. All three are successful writers and... Read More

Skillman, author of the thrillers Someone to Watch Over and Buried Secrets, shares her insights into the thriller genre by providing information and advice for prospective writers. The first piece of advice she shares is the definition... Read More