getting started

how to derail your writing plans for the day

Today, a step-by-step guide: Get up at the crack of dawn. Make strong coffee. Stay in your jammies–who’s gonna know? Set a lofty goal for your page count. Ten pages

April 10, 2009

writing from life

From the Deborah Bouziden interview: DB: In October, there was an incident involving a pair of hiking shoes. Writers know that everything that happens to them is fodder for the

March 18, 2009

talkin' atcha

I’ve been grilled by Bill! Listen in on an interview with Author Magazine.

March 16, 2009

questions for writers

Oh, snap: “In America only the successful writer is important, in France all writers are important, in England no writer is important, and in Australia you have to explain what

March 11, 2009

You never forget your first time.

…further chitchat with Deborah Bouziden… DB: Who introduced you to Kathleen Woodiwiss’ books or did you stumble across them in the library? What drew you to them and would you

March 5, 2009

books for writers

More of the Deborah Bouziden interview: DB: What are three or four books writers should have on their shelves? And why these books? SW: What a great question! I’m totally going

March 4, 2009

a learnable craft

Conversation with Deborah Bouziden, continued… DB: Do you have a set writing schedule? If yes, what is it? If not, please explain how you work. I read that you write

March 2, 2009

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