Yes, I know, all that hoopla about creative people working in messy spaces. Those researchers obviously didn't consult anyone who'd ...

Random Notes from a recent workshop with JOYCE SWEENEY. (Some paraphrasing going on here.) An "evergreen" book is one t...

In writing, that is. It's hard not to constantly have your characters' hearts pounding, their breath catching. Even in middle-grad...

Just back from an amazing, nonstop, totally productive, idea-filled, inspiring workshop with two remarkable writing coaches, Jamie Morris a...

Today, the mail was worth walking to the mailbox for. Two surprises! My magic bean from Joyce Sweeney. A very, very special honor. Yes, inde...