SHOULD WRITERS BE TRAVELERS OR VACATIONERS?
I’ve said on about a million panels that writers should curate their experiences, (aka refill their tanks, aka have something[…]
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I’ve said on about a million panels that writers should curate their experiences, (aka refill their tanks, aka have something[…]
Read moreWriters and readers hear terms bandied about and don’t often understand them. Beta readers was a new one to me[…]
Read moreSometimes writing what you know too well can leave readers scratching their heads. How to strike a balance between too deep of a dive and a fascinating peek?
Read moreJack, Molly, and I have gone south for a few weeks to escape the cold weather in our New England[…]
Read moreBy Matt Witten. Here I was, two thirds of the way through the first draft of my mystery thriller Killer Story, and doubt held me in its iron grip. Had I chosen the wrong murderer?
Read moreToday I’m raising a glass to two Miss Demeanors in honor of their nominations for two prestigious awards presented annually[…]
Read moreIt’s a rare moment of pure joy for a writer. For the person who spent hours, if not years,[…]
Read moreLast June, my husband went to England to attend my son’s graduation. Turned out to be the same weekend as[…]
Read moreI tested positive for COVID today, and on top of being soooo sick, it bummed me out. Jack and I[…]
Read moreAnd then my publisher said something that took me completely off guard, “When can we expect the sequel?”
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