Writers: Get Clear on What’s at StakeA story isn’t a story without stakes, so get clear on what your characters want.Apr 41Apr 41
Published inThe Writing CooperativeFive Things My Debut Book Launch Taught MePublishing with a small, independent press has its ups and downsFeb 14, 202311Feb 14, 202311
Published inThe Writing CooperativeYou’re Not a Phony…ReallyWhy Impostor Syndrome afflicts writers, and how we can take steps to conquer itFeb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
I’ve Fixed Facebook. You’re Welcome.An open letter to Mark Zuckerberg first published Sept. 23, 2018 on the Deucerman at Random blogNov 16, 2021Nov 16, 2021
Published inThe ShadowFinding Home 3: LivermoreDispatches from our search for the right place to spend the rest of our livesOct 20, 20211Oct 20, 20211
Published inThe ShadowFinding Home 2: Santa CruzDispatches from our search for the right place to spend the rest of our livesSep 12, 20212Sep 12, 20212
Published inThe ShadowFinding Home 1: Decisions, DecisionsDispatches from our search for the right place to spend the rest of our livesAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Published inThe Writing Cooperative‘We Just Published That Story’You took the time to write your very best book, only to suffer the anguish of seeing another writer beat you to the punch. Now what?Mar 2, 20212Mar 2, 20212
Published inThe ShadowPrivatize the Profit, Socialize the PainTo deal with the challenge of social media, we’ll all have to sufferJan 31, 2021Jan 31, 2021