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What every writer needs
Someone once said, “A writer is not a writer without an audience.” I don’t necessarily agree, but I will say this: A serious writer will not be satisfied until he or she finds one. In one of my...
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When it comes to dialogue, don’t trust the word on the street
One of my earliest college writing assignments involved a little espionage. Having spent plenty of time playacting the part of spy in my youth and, in later years, transplanting such imaginative...
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The pros get paid, plain and simple
Grocery shopping as a kid was a decidedly dull affair. Wandering up and down the food-laden aisles took a big bite out of play time. And since most desserts and sugary cereals were considered...
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A different class of writing
Spending time with young people can make you feel old, but it can also make you feel young, too. I had the pleasure of talking with students at Waupun High School yesterday. My mission: to share my...
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Infrequently Asked Questions
Writers spend a lot of time talking to themselves. “Are you ready for the interview, David?” “Yes, David, I am.” | Photo by Jaime Lynn Hunt We invent conversations between imaginary people, imagine a...
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Coming soon: Renegade Chronicles compendium
An editor of mine once said, “No one wants to know how the sausage is made.” He was referring to journalistic processes—the hoops reporters jump through in order to research, interview, and write...
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