Dreams of writing a “great American novel” or a nonfiction book that captivates the world has led to a specialized niche in publishing: how to do it. "Write-A-Thon" is yet... Read More

The Big Lie. Its what keeps many would-be writers away from their computers and sends many first-time writers away from their screens in despair. What is the big lie? The idea... Read More

“Physics majors become physicists; psychology majors become psychologists; and even history majors become historians. What do English majors become?” the author asks. Nearly... Read More

Many writing books help with the act of writing; this one helps with the art of it. Using her experience as a writer, editor, and teacher, the author has gone beyond the mere... Read More

“What one person finds funny another person finds deranged,” states Robin Hemley, whose essay, “Relaxing the Rules of Reason,” opens this collection of works by humor... Read More

“The writer has to know what is in every nook and cranny of the story,” Theodore Sturgeon once said. “You don’t have to write it all down, but if you know what’s... Read More

Skillman, author of the thrillers Someone to Watch Over and Buried Secrets, shares her insights into the thriller genre by providing information and advice for prospective... Read More

As narrative fiction becomes a more popular way to bring actual events in history to the attention of the mass public, books such as Varhola’s Civil War writing reference... Read More

Award-winning author Roberts begins this text with a simple but too often overlooked reminder concerning the creative process: “…all disciplines have a craft component…”... Read More

The term “flow” describes a state of mental absorption in which a person’s mind is so focused on a task that he or she loses awareness of both self and time. Or as writer... Read More