One of the wilder things I’ve done so far this year is participate in a GAME DEV CHALLENGE over on ‪@Blackthornprod‬ ’s channel! I helped...

On the Doin' the Thing podcast with life coach Dillan Taylor, we discuss the importance of storytelling as well as personal philosophies...

Countless elements contribute to great storytelling, but one in particular will strengthen your story’s potency on a character, plot,...

A writing workshop provides real-time feedback and often feels like eavesdropping on a book club composed of writers. In this Medium...

Gardening and writing are both contemplative pursuits that require long-term passion and persistence. In this Medium article, I share the...

Can you imagine stitching three novellas into one novel?! That’s what author Marie McCue did in co-writing the fun, high-stakes fantasy...

I had the awesome opportunity to be on the Influence podcast/YouTube channel with Brian Drake, who asked me really insightful questions...

Read an adapted text version of this interview on Medium! Life happens, and sometimes we can go for years—even decades—without creating...

I had such a blast talking to Josiah on his podcast about books, writing, and YouTube! I appreciated all of his thoughtful questions. We...

Reading like a writer means reading to learn from other authors. By understanding the creative choices used in novels you admire, you can...

Can you be a writer if you don’t read? No one is stopping you from being a writer if you don’t read; however, if you truly want to be a...

Part of learning how to be a writer involves setting long-term goals. What do you hope to achieve or become? What are the specific...

Sometimes the words flow from our fingertips; other times, we have to strain our mental limits to coax out that creative muse. When faced...

An article on Medium about on the best piece of writing advice I ever received.

There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all writing advice—we can only find what works best for us through trial and error. For me, aiming...

Imposter Syndrome, Shiny New Ideas, World Builder’s Disease—writers can experience many afflictions. Thankfully, there are ways to...

Mindy McGinnis is the author of seven young adult novels, including Not a Drop to Drink, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So...

Here are seven lessons that writers can take to heart from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. SPOILERS AHEAD: PROCEED WITH CAUTION....

You don't need to write every day, but you can still aspire to reach a daily word count if the momentum keeps you going. Here, you'll...