Monthly Archives: October 2014

Halloween Stories IV

It’s that time of year again, when I share a few of my favorite short stories to help get folks in the Halloween spirit.  These tales are best read at bedtime, by candlelight.  Barring that, e-readers work just as well. … Continue reading

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16 Lessons (4 of 4)

13)  Everybody’s first novel sucks.  Get over it. You have one trunk novel, Blood Money.  You write it right out of high school.  It’s a pretty solid book for being written by an eighteen-year-old, but it’s far too complex an … Continue reading

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16 Lessons (3 of 4)

9)    Structure is your friend. The sooner you impose structure on your creative process, the faster you’ll see a return on investment.  Writing a book is difficult work no matter what, so embrace any trick or technique that allows you … Continue reading

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16 Lessons (2 of 4)

5)    Professional is as professional does. Some people define “professional” solely in monetary terms.  A professional is someone who makes a financial living from his or her work.  And I agree with that assessment (to a degree), but I find … Continue reading

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