How Not To Write

Scoundrel?Maybe Not.
I happen to like scoundrels. Most of the writers I have known or read were, at some point in their lives, the most terrible scoundrels. I find their adventures and motivations interesting, shocking, and often amusing.
The Scoundrel Factor
One writer who is more than happy to share the depths of his scoundrelness is [...]

No matter what sort of writer you happen to be, there is some part of you that is confident. Putting the words in your head onto the page is the first demonstration of that confidence. Sharing them with others is the second. Asking for help is the third, and it is here [...]

A.B. England recently concluded a three-part series on writing methods called, “Searching for a Method to Madness.” The essays were thought provoking and inspiring. Here are links to all three parts: 1, 2,3.
Image credit: Matthieu (flickr)
Reading her series, I found myself examining my own technique and I realized I’d actually fallen into something [...]

I’m guest blogging today over at Content Maven (Meryl K. Evans’ blog). She’s giving away some great prizes to go along with her vacation series so make sure to stop by early and often.

The prize of the day is from Ted Demopoulos: Secrets of a Successful Blogging System digital audiobook with What [...]

Even though I’ve written two novels, I’m amazed when people write and ask me about writing. After all, my is site called How Not to Write and both of the aforementioned novels were absolutely dreadful. Still, I’m flattered and I think it’s fun to connect with other writers. I also enjoy [...]