We have to use real people as the basis for our characters. Except we writers are frequently enjoined never, ever to use real people as
Tag: inspiration
Thinking of Houston
Let me begin with a simple hope that all our friends and readers in the path of Harvey are all right. The images coming from
Planning Ahead
There was a time when I never knew what my next writing project was going to be. Writing was something I did in the privacy
Where do story ideas come from?
Or, probably more importantly, how do we make them our own? No, I’m not going to lecture you on how to find inspiration or how
Listening to your muse, Pt. 2
Last week, I blogged about listening to your muse. Of course, I have a feeling most of you don’t have a muse that is as
Support and Inspiration
I’ll admit I had no idea what to write about today. Between trying to finish up one novel, get another two ready for print and
Mad Genius Club 