Writing & Rhythm
I'm almost done reading Haruki Murakami's latest book, Absolutely on Music: Conversations with Seiji Ozawa, and as a writer/composer, I...
Moss Wood Retreats
I'm enjoying my second day at the Moss Wood Retreat, headed by Patricia McMahon along with this year's mentor, Gregory Maguire. Given...
Embracing Imperfection
One of the first lessons you learn as a writer is to murder your darlings, which is not meant to detach us writers from falling in love...
Nostalgia and Wonder
My baby sister graduated from college this past weekend. I'm incredibly proud of her, and I'm excited for her to put her stamp on the...
Setting and Achieving Little Goals
We writers are no strangers to goals. Write a short story! Write a novel! Get an agent! Get a book deal! Get on the NYTimes Bestsellers...
Resources for Agented Authors
A list of resources for agented authors who are either on submission to editors, or preparing to go on submission.