Why I Can’t Support (Most) Writing NDAs Anymore
Over my 20 years as a writer, I've dealt with my fair share of contracts, most of which are garden variety fare laying out the scope of the project and the terms for compensation. But...
Why You Should NOT Abandon Your Author Website
If you missed the memo, most writers aren't rolling in cash. We have to be selective about the tools we invest in for our craft, and we watch the inflation on those tools carefully. So,...
Why Producing More Books Quickly Isn’t the Salvation Writers Think It Is
I'm used to doing a lot fast. That's just the nature of having significant everyday responsibilities and pursuing multiple creative projects. It's taught me to trust my instincts as a I work and "just do...
Authors, Please Ditch Your Interview Talking Points. Here’s Why
At some point, as a writer, you'll start giving interviews -- people will want to talk to you about your book, writing process, what inspires you, and what your general life is like. This progression...
Why I Started Using Substack (and Still Share It with Caution)
Over the past few months, I've made the decision to start using Substack. There were two big reasons for this. First, as I've noted in previous posts, I've lost a lot of the algorithmic visibility...
Top 10 Ethical Ways to Use AI as a Writer
For months now, the battle has raged -- should writers use ChatGPT and other AI tools? It really all depends on what you ask the tool to do. I am -- and likely forever will...
Why Writers Should Use (Some) Big Words
You've heard the variations on the theme: Don't choose a $20 word when a $0.10 one will do. Keep everything to a 4th-grade reading level. Concise and simple writing is better. Those mantras have some...
On Sensitivity and Trigger Warnings in Writing
As most writers do, I've been sharing my work at different conferences I've been finding online. I do this not only to technically improve, but also to understand the impressions I am giving to readers....
