Some quick business before we begin: If you’re local, I’m doing an intro to writing talk at the Parsippany Library this Saturday, September 26 at 1 pm. It’s free of […]

…and a special subscriber’s only look at behind the scenes of this project! Wondering why some of the plays in this series were traditionally published and others went the indie […]

For a while now, I’ve been trying to figure out to address the Fail Whale in the corner of the room.  (We all still remember the Fail Whale, right? It hasn’t been so long that that…

For a while now, I've been trying to figure out to address the Fail Whale in the corner of the room. (We all still remember the Fail Whale, right? It hasn't been so long that that we have forgotten the ancient texts?) Here's the thing: I am great at social media.  This is not arrogance to say. It's just a fact.

A friend invited you to 4thewords. Join, write your first 444 words, and start fighting monsters with words.

Highlights in a hurry new free Chrome extension for the popular gamified writing site 4TheWords counts your writing on (nearly) any website extension promises total privacy: only counts the number of words and never the actual content take advantage of the writing RPG elements even without an account or create a free account to save your streak progress, loot and progress in quests…

'The level of dopamine I've been getting from interacting with LLMs is not healthy for me,' said Hank Green

Google AI Overview court loss in Germany could spell doom for AI search industry.

Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction Aug 3- Aug 14, 2026 Hearts Through History Beginner writers all suffer the same challenges: passive characters, uneven pacing, meandering plot and the dreaded “Happy People in Happyland.” Readers crave active protagonists, characters who chase their goals and drive the story forward with the choices they make in the face of adversity. Non-stop action can be just as boring as a story where nothing happens.

Hey all, popping in with some super quick programming notes and updates…  The Master Class writing workshop I was meant to be teaching at WriterUniv starting on June 15th has been […]

TL;DR: The site may have been hacked. We’re not actually sure if it was or not but, out of an abundance of caution, I deleted every single user account just in case there was a password attac…

It’s finally here! Today Make Ready to Write is available for purchase in both eBook and paperback at most major retailers! Make Ready to Write the ultimate writing prep guide […]

TL;DR: The site may have been hacked. We're not actually sure if it was or not but, out of an abundance of caution, I deleted every single user account just in case there was a password attached and reuploaded just the emails fresh. (My logic was that if any of you did have a password set up, at least no one can get in using it and do anything evil since it will prompt you to create a new one now either way.)

Peptide companies have been doing AI-engine optimization by spamming the biohackers subreddit to manipulate ChatGPT and Google.

Today we’re going to take about… the ones that got away. No, no, not that cutie in your 10th grade history class! Instead, Karlie Kramer of Fundera.com is here to talk about shopping cart abandonment! ...

Free Book Offer as part of the Reach Your Full Potential Nonfiction Books bundle ! Grab a copy of Building a Writing Life Building a Writing Life, is part of […]

Want to reach your full potential? Look no further! These authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books to help you reach your goals. Available 21 March - 31 Dec 2026.

Free Book Offer as part of the Reach Your Full Potential Nonfiction Books bundle ! Grab a copy of Building a Writing Life Claim Here Building a Writing Life, is part of a great group bundle offer where you can claim my ultimate beginner writers guide along with lots of other great books for free! You can check that out…

Ready to embark on a fearless creative journey? End of Play.® starts June 01, 2026!

Have you ever noticed that your best writing ideas always seem to come when you’re nowhere near a keyboard? Stuck in traffic, doing the dishes, folding the laundry… if only […]

My guide to prepping a writing project for both plotters and discovery writers is finally coming in paperback and eBook to just about everywhere on June 7th because, well, I have […]

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