somehow, my Wonder Woman editor always gets sraight to the heart of a story.
The Heart of the Story
The Toddler Test
Now that I have a basic outline for my new book worked out, it’s time to apply the Toddler Test.
Dante’s Tenth Circle
Dante’s Hell should have a tenth circle where the damned are forced to edit a single manuscript for all eternity.
Time Passages
One of the hardest things about writing a novel is keeping track of time. Not just keeping track of the time you spend lost in your imaginary world–although that’s a problem too. When you’re in the zone, a day passes in a blink. No, it’s the time passing in your novel that’s hard to keep [...]
Ten Simple Rules
November is always a busy month. There’s Thanksgiving and Christmas preparations to get done, and the bookstore is always busy. Now I’ve gone and tossed another task into the mix: I have revisions due on my second book on November 30th, and corrections to Cowboy Trouble are due by November 25th. That’s what I get for always [...]
Don’t Fear the Editor
Agents and editors are looking for talented writers who can deal with pressure. A lot of pressure