Feed the Arts: Hire a Writer (and Editor)
“I’m going to write a book someday.” How often have you heard that from people you meet, especially after you’ve …
Author Archives: patmcallister
Writers: Are you a Quarter Horse or a Thoroughbred?
Growing up as I did in the western United States, perhaps the horse analogy is inevitable. But for those who …
Formula One or Not?
At one point in most romance writers’ careers, typically early on, there comes a point when they have to decide…formula …
Bust the Word Crutch
Every writer, new or experienced, probably does it. It feels as natural as breathing. So natural we often don’t see …
Twelfth Night Gift: Free Ebook
This coming Saturday, January 5th, is a very special day. Not only does it mark the annual return of Twelfth …
Are You Writing in the Right Genre?
I’ve never participated in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), but it’s certainly not for lack of interest. Right now it’s …
Ping-pong POV
Something I notice, especially in newer authors’ works, is what I call,“Ping-pong POV.” It’s the practice of switching points of …
Get Your Just Desserts
Besides desserts, I love hats, and that’s just as well since I tend to wear more than one at a …
He Said, She Said
“I used to be that kind of writer,” she declared. “What kind?” he asked. “The sort who thought every sentence …
Words Best Left at the Altar
Sometimes when you write, do you sense the words “fighting” you? The story gets bogged down and so do you, …
