John Grisham on writing, leaving law, and what to do with all the money
Friday, January 30th, 2009It’s a full hour, but there’s lots in here you’ll be interested in. I particularly liked hearing a fellow ex-lawyer…
Fiction author Robin Brande talks about writing, reading, and other vital matters
Writing, reading, and other vital matters
Archive for January, 2009
“A premise is not a plot”
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009What an excellent post by New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen. Worth reading whether you’re an aspiring…
In case you’re wondering how a book really gets made
Friday, January 23rd, 2009Thanks to ten cent notes for posting this so I could find it!
[Updated to add: This isn't…
I pledge to watch what uplifts
Monday, January 19th, 2009I won’t tell you what movie I saw yesterday, because some of you might still want to see it, some…
More good writing advice from elsewhere
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009An excellent post on luck and other writing myths
Sunday, January 11th, 2009Someone directed my attention to this great post by author Ally Carter. I’m pretty sure I agree with all…
More thoughts on my 2009 challenge to aspiring authors
Sunday, January 11th, 2009One of the purposes of that challenge is to help you get past that huge stumbling block of thinking…
The new book, the new book
Saturday, January 10th, 2009Can I just talk for a moment about the new book? Mine, I mean? I haven’t wanted to because the…
My 2009 challenge to aspiring authors
Monday, January 5th, 2009Time to stop just talking about it or wishing for it or whatever else you do that keeps you from…