During this past year I learned a new career lesson. A contract in hand does not always equal a sale. Huh? You say. Let me first clarify a couple of things. I’m not a lawyer and have no legal background, so think of this article as an “opinion piece,” something designed to make you think before you sign but not […]
» Read moreAs a child, when I used to color pictures, I would weave tales about the crayons in my crayon box. One of the first things I did when I learned how to string letters together to write words was to write a poem. I still have it, along with all the short stories I used to write, loads more poetry, […]
» Read moreQuick, what is the word before the phrase line and sinker? The word is hook, an important word used both in the world of fishing and in writing. And with both, the hook has to work fast. If you are fishing and it does not work, you lose the fish. If it does not work and you’re an author, you […]
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I enjoy discussing writing, and one of my favorite topics is editing. Editing is the writer’s opportunity to tighten their work to ensure each word works, each sentence counts, and that each chapter supports their story and propels it forward. As with anything you do in life, the spin you give each individual endeavor makes it dull, fun, or a […]
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