Writing Prompt: I have come for you, Herbert.

Mid week Wednesday and last night I got jumped by plot bunnies. A murder mystery plot, would you believe it. … More

Writing Prompt: He was eager to get started.

Friday is finally here. I don’t know about you, but this felt like a really long week to me. I … More

Five ways to move past Writer’s block

There are some people in this world who are never afflicted with writer’s block. Some who claim that it doesn’t … More

Writing Prompt: There was a strange comfort in knowing he could no longer turn aside from his course.

Morning all. Somehow it is Thursday. I feel like somehow I missed a few days in there. Don’t get me … More

Writing Prompt:They let the myth get out of control.

Morning! Our first frost of the year hit last night and everything outside is tipped with white. It won’t last … More

To Outline or Not to Outline…

This is one of those questions that gets asked a lot. I have friends who swear by their outlines and … More

What’s in a name?

Names are important tools for writers.  They can be obvious or subtle indications of a character’s role in the story. … More

Getting Started (with a new Character)

I am often asked how I start a writing project. Or where I start a writing project. Mostly because starting … More

Why I like Writing Prompts

Each morning I post a writing prompt and for the past few years, each morning I’ve done a writing prompt … More