Friday, February 26, 2021

February Full Moon and Huntress series sale, 99c

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The last few nights I’ve been restless sleeping because of the incredibly bright waxing moon, full tonight.   The February full moon is ...
Monday, January 18, 2021

For Martin Luther King Jr. Day: SELMA story analysis

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  It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Why not celebrate this American hero and work on your storytelling craft—by watching Selma ?   Let’s l...
Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Don't start a new book. Finish the old one!

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  I know it’s the New Year, and the temptation to start completely fresh is huge .    But hear me now. That does not apply to writing books....
Friday, January 1, 2021

5 minutes of writing per day for a year equals a book

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2020 was a hell of a year. I know I’m not the only one to be glad for a chance to take out the trash and start fresh. I actually go...
Friday, October 9, 2020

Nanowrimo Prep - free mini-workshop!

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As anyone who's read this blog knows, I do a Nanowrimo Prep series every October to help writers do some planning to get the most ouf of...
Thursday, May 21, 2020

New Screenwriting Tricks for Authors video: Act I checklist!

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From the Calendar of Canceled Cons: Today I would have been in the Scottish Borders, teaching Screenwriting Tricks for Authors at the Bo...
Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Writing in Lockdown - Screenwriting Tricks for Authors online

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We’ve been in lockdown for six weeks. And that very first week, for some demon - I mean reason -   I almost immediately decided to record my...