Category: Author
What’s In a Name?: How To Create the Perfect Name For Your Characters
“What’s in a name? that which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet.” – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet What’s in…
Where Fact Meets Fiction: How Author Melissa Amateis Transitioned From Writing Non-Fiction To Her Debut Novel
Writing historical fiction involves a different set of guidelines than other forms of writing. Fiction writers create stories and characters built in the author’s imagination….
Getting To Know You: 10 Random Facts About Me
Writers often talk about getting to know their readers to learn about their interests and marketing preferences. But how much do readers know about authors?…
The Golden Age of Print Media: My Takeaways From the Willa Cather Spring Conference
Last week, I virtually attended the annual National Willa Cather Center conference. Last year, the conference went all online because of pandemic. Presenters recorded their…
In The Beginning: How A Boring Beginning Can Doom Your Book – Part 2
In Part 1 of “In the Beginning,” I looked at how a boring beginning to a book I recently read influenced my review of the…
Running Down A Dream: Tim Grahl’s Truth Behind Living a Creative Life
Making a living as a self-employed creative means setting your own schedule, making your own office rules, and doing what you love, right? With all…
Why Should You Listen To Your Dreams – Literally & Figuratively?: My Interview With Shayla Raquel, Author and Editor
I’m often asked where I get ideas for stories. Part of being a writer involves learning to pay attention to little things in your daily…
