All in Craft
Stuck in the Middle: The Revision Process
A summary of author Laura van den Berg's invaluable advice on novel revision, and reflections on how I am applying it as I work my way through the "murky middle."
Endings: How Do You End Your Novel?
Sometimes Endings are like ice cream sundaes with the right amount of toppings.
A Round-up from The Muse & the Marketplace 2024
A sampling of stand-out quotes from my weekend at the Muse.
Prologues in Historical Fiction
The critical questions to ask, when considering whether to include a prologue: Is it necessary? Does it pique the reader’s interest in the main story? Does it provide information the reader needs to know before entering the main story? Could the information be included as a chapter in the main story?
