Carrie asked me a couple of writing questions on last Saturday’s post, so I’m going to tackle the first one today. She asked, “How do you write effective dialogue? What I write sounds better in my head than it does … Continued
Over the past few years, I’ve had my fair share of aspiring and up-and-coming authors ask me dozens of questions—not just creative writing type questions but also questions about the publishing process, marketing, and more. I am by no means … Continued
I recently had a bit of an upset with a major online bookseller who refused to sell one of my box sets, Nicki Sosebee Foursome, because I had “incorrectly” not labeled it as erotica. Here specifically is what they said … Continued
“There are probably as many ways to abuse the language as there are words in it. Learn your craft. Please.” Suz deMello, in her recently released book About Writing: Your Essential Writing Manual, including Plotting and Planning and Write This, … Continued
I saw this trending tweet hashtag (#MondayMotivation) on Twitter this morning, and it was geared toward office types, but I’m on vacation from my desk job this week and thought I could stand a little push as an author—and maybe my … Continued
One of my author friends messaged me on Facebook, asking how I deal with the dreaded writer’s block. I’ve also had students (both creative writing and essay writing sorts) ask the same question. My answer is usually lame (yes, I … Continued
I’ve written a small book I’m calling the Indie Writer Companion, in hopes of helping other writers improve their work. It’s my experience as a writing teacher as well as my time spent as an indie writer that drive me … Continued
I ended my war against piracy this month. For a long time, I would get incensed when I’d see free versions of my books lying all around the internet for the taking. It seemed there were thieves here, there, and … Continued
It seems that my poor blog has become my venting place…but better to vent than blow, I say! I’ve been thinking a lot about social media behavior and the things that drive me crazy. Social media are great, but they … Continued
