Having your manuscript critiqued can make you feel like a gymnast in front of judges or a defendant on trial. There is a better way.

We get into some writing nitty gritty with the first essential revision tip to help writers improve their first drafts.

Many people believe that you're either a good writer, or you're not. Full stop. There is more to the story.

An introduction to a new blog post series highlighting important lessons learned related to the creative writing craft and life.

I freeze when they emerge: two cubs accompanying their mother out of the woods, nosing the lanky grass, their progress benign but intent. In another life, another form, I could have been a bear lumber...