When I signed my contract to write The Hand of God, the biggest issue for me was I was a former mailman who could not spell, not an English major who wanted to do this their whole life. I made a lot of rookie mistakes, until someone ( I don't remember who) suggested I not …
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The dream of finishing a novel often feels daunting, especially when life’s demands leave little time for creativity. However, committing to just 15 minutes of writing every day can be the key to turning your idea into a completed manuscript. Writing daily, even for a short amount of time, helps you build momentum. Instead of …
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I am often asked what it takes to write a novel. And like a lot of things, there are different approaches by different folks. Here are my suggestions on what you need to do not only start your novel, but finish it. I presented these topics as a workshop for the Oldham County Schools Art …
I came to the world of novel writing with no background in the process. I wasn't an English major. My degrees are in computer science and I was working as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service. Nothing that screams "novelist". There were many things I wish I knew before I began writing The …
If you've written a novel, you may be wondering what your options are for getting it published. One choice you have is to self-publish your book, which means you take on all the responsibilities and costs of publishing yourself. Another option is to go with a small press publisher, which can help you with some …
The fine folks of DTMMB Media asked me to sit down for an interview about my debut novel, The Hand of God, the sequel, The Watchers, my tips on writing novels and my thoughts on an effective use of social media. I had a great time doing the interview and look forward to going back when my …
Like most things, writing is a craft you can improve by practice. The more you write, the better you will become at the process of writing. But how do you know what you’re writing is worth other people reading it? One way is through writing response groups. Response groups can be informal, such as a …
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