Sol Stein’s Stein on Writing leans heavily on the concept that Stein calls “details that particularize.” This is the idea that when you describe just...
It might be helpful to reframe the way you think about 'filler'. Instead, I like to think about purpose. Getting from plot point A to plot point B is...
I might say I was a pitch wars short-listed finalist if I felt my bio was otherwise flat. Especially for the agents who participate in the showcase....
I'm educated, but am more of a heathen than an academic. There's a saying in the biker world (and I mean motorcycles, not bicycles), "It's about the...
I'm a sucker for cute old folks. I find Warren and Bernie to be adorable. Honestly wish there were more "warren being cute" memes like there are for...
Beware anyone who considers themselves to be a 'thought leader', 'tastemaker' or 'influencer'. In my head they all blend into 'some kind of scam'. If...