The Editorial Map
Fiction University’s Editorial Map has helped me understand where my novel needs work.
Craft
The BME Challenge: Lessons Learned
My 30-day BME Challenge is over. Here’s what I learned.
Neil Gaiman on Reading, Writing, and Science Fiction
eil Gaiman’s beautiful words on books, stories, and speculative fiction are worth reading.
The BME Challenge
I’ve started my own challenge of writing 100-word stories every day for 30 days in order to improve my storytelling chops.
Morning Pages
A month ago I started the practice of Morning Pages, and I haven’t looked back.
The No-Answer Ending
Castle Rock didn’t answer its main story question by the end of season one. And I’m not sure I like that method of storytelling.
Castle Rock & Creepy Smiles
My thoughts on Castle Rock and The Kid’s creepy smile.
Read, Read, and Then Read Some More
One of the best ways to improve your writing is to read just as much as you write.
Case Study: 1408 by Stephen King AKA “The Door Was Crooked”
In which I dissect the masterful story 1408 by Stephen King to learn more about the craft of writing.
Done Is Better Than Perfect
Perfection is a trap rather than a virtue.