The Rewrite of the Rewrite is Because Story Matters

I was looking for feedback, and I found it in the harsh but effective way. I talked to someone who understands Donald Maas techniques. Mr. Maas is a literary agent who works diligently to help writers improve their fiction so that they can have a successful career. As a literary agent, if he helps people … Read more

Looking For Feedback on the Rewrite

I am rewriting my novel. I’m quite a bit into it (again) but I would really like to test my material. I’m totally fine with opening my kimono, but I truly want some feedback. Even if people hate it. I have posted it on WattPad. My hope is that the large communities of readers there … Read more

How Three Classic Mistakes Will Be a New Beginning

I haven’t blogged in a while, but I have been writing. I spent the past year in a woodshed, working on my writing with classes and exercises. It’s been fun. I learned a lot. It is difficult to start over after thirty years of practice, but I’m glad I did it. Two years ago, I … Read more