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Writing, Moving, and Teaching
Discusses the requirements of writing students and if they are useful to experienced creative writers.
Writing Prompts #5
More writing prompts to help keep your fingers on the keys, or your pen in your hand.
Falling Action and Resolution Part Three
This is part three of my plot series. The article discusses conflict, falling action and resolution. Please refer to the preceding articles.
Developing a Plot into a Worthwhile Read: Part Two - Conflict
This article is part to of the plot series. It deals with rising action and conflict. I discuss key elements to developing these things in your work.
Developing a Plot into a Worthwhile Read: Part One -- Exposition
This is the first part in a series of articles on developing a good plot. The first step is exposition.
Beginning That First Novel
I share with you how I came about beginning my first novel. I share my fears and how I forced myself to start writing.
Writing Prompts #4
Here are some more writing prompts to help you stay on your toes. Keep the words flowing.
When Does Fiction Go too Far?
When do we go too far in our fiction with using names of real people and corporations? Even more, when are we going too far with references to pop culture?
Getting Noticed: The Steps to Publishing Something Larger
Getting noticed is the hardest part of being a writer. This article explains ways to get noticed including submitting to journals and getting an agent.
The Pain of Writing Through Pain: Is It Worth It?
Writing your way through painful memories can be a very positive experience. This article discusses a way in which to write about them that will make it a more productive experience.
A Study on an Author Who Studied: Henry James
This is a critical article on Henry James. Sometimes by reading other writers and critical works about them we can better understand and improve on our own writing. Read Daisy Miller: A Study by Henry James before reading this article. Let me know if you'd like to see more of this type of writing on this page.
Writing Prompts #3
More writing prompts to keep the words flowing.
Writing Workshops
This is an article concerning the functions of writer's groups. How much do they really help us improve?
Creating Believable Characters
Creating believable character is essential to making any piece of fiction work. This article discusses ways in which a writer can go about making their characters believable.
My Own Personal Aesthetic
This is my working aesthetic. I have posted this to help with the article preceding this one. I hope you all will respond with comments.
Forming a Personal Aesthetic
This is an article that discusses how and why a serious writer should develop a personal aesthetic for their work.
Writing Prompts #2
Back by demand -- writing prompts. Use these to get your ideas flowing, then tell us about it.
Rejection: We All Must Deal
This article deals with the common trait shared by all writers -- rejection. How do we deal with it? Can we turn it into something creative?
Journal Writing for the Writer
There are two methods of journaling that will benefit a writer of fiction. They are discussed briefly in this article. The discipline of writing everyday comes and goes with a lot of us, so, I also give ideas on how to keep journaling fun.
Reading for Better Fiction Writing
This article discusses reading for better writing. A writer must read in order to develop their own writing. I discuss the reason's why I make a reading list and why some other writers do as well.
Dialogue Writing in Fiction
This article describes the conventions of dialogue, the rules used by most fiction writer when writing dialogue, and how to use dialogue effectively.
Four Writing Prompts for Those of Us with Writer's Block
These are three extensive writing prompts to help get you started writing some great fiction.
The World of Literary Publishing: Submitting to Journals
This article tells you what to expect from submitting your work to journals and how best to do it. I discuss rejection letters, preparing of manuscripts, where to send work, along with many other topics. Join us all in the world of literary publishing.
More Nit-Picky Revision
This article addresses the concerns of fine tuning your fiction. It is the nitty gritty process of making your work mistake free.
Revising in the Broad Sense
This is an article that discusses the first steps of revising a manuscript of fiction. It discusses beginnings, point of view, dialogue, description, and endings. A counterpart to this article will be published next week that gets to the more picky side of revising.
Where Does a Story Start?
This article discusses starting a story. I explain how I start stories and I give information that will help people get started writing their own.
The State of Literary Magazine Publishing
This is an article about the current conditions and hardships that face literary magazines and publishers. It is important for a writer to know about these things before submitting to journals.

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