About my books

Your Story Might Work with Fewer Words

Sometimes, less is more with writing. If you write regularly and have studied the craft for years, you may have heard the term, “kill...

Music Makes Editing Much More Fun

Who doesn’t love music, regardless of genre, mood, and everything else? I like to play it when I do chores, sometimes drive (only when I...

Writers, Should You Hire a Beta Reader?

What is a beta reader? It’s someone who gives you feedback on your story and its literary elements, such as plot, characterization,...

When it’s Okay to Turn Off Your Inner Editor

As people learn the writing craft, they discover how to word their sentences, what types of words and phrases to avoid, and what...