Way too often, I see evidence of a new writer publishing well before they’re ready. Writers in too much of a rush to get their stories out..

The great Mickey Spillane once said, “Nobody reads a book to get to the middle.” Well, duh. But really, think about that. Isn’t the...

Avoid Those Small Leaks Because They Ultimately Lead to Major Cracks Ever read a story that had tiny leaks in its plotline? Those seemingly small plot points that are anything but inconsequential and have you saying, “Hmm…” You’re then immediately pulled out of the story, and flipping back pages or even chapters, trying to find the spot where you—the reader—must have obviously screwed up. You must have simply read it wrong, or you don't correctly remember what you read. Then

Now, here’s a question that could be debated until the end of time. And if you ask me, one without a definitive answer. In fact, I’d be will