Unexpected Opportunities

Out of the blue came a chance to learn from one of the best.

If you’re interested in writing adventure novels, what would you say to taking a class from Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy, or James Rollins?

Or how about the next best thing: a class from someone who’s co-authored with all three of those bestselling writers?

A few days ago, I was surprised … Continue reading

Finished? Not Yet

Congratulate yourself for your first draft. Then get back to work.

After two or three hours of solid work, I saved the first draft of a full page ad for the magazine I produce.

The project had taken a lot of thought, then even more trial and error to make the text and photos fit. I took some satisfaction in having gotten this far. … Continue reading

Get a New Photo

If it no longer looks like you, replace it.

Each time I see a writer’s post on Facebook, I see a tiny version of that person’s photo. If I click it, I see a slightly larger version on their home page.

The potential for confusion comes when that writer does a live event — which shows how they look today. This past week … Continue reading