I’ll Mature When I’m Dead is a showcase of Barry’s talent for observing the world with sharp eyes, a keen sense of timing, and a refusal to take anything too seriously—except perhaps his own lack of maturity. Read More …
In just a few short months, I will be the featured keynote speaker at a writers conference, fulfilling a dream I’ve had ever since beginning my career as an author. Read More …
I recently returned to the conference that launched my writing career, but found that nostalgia wasn’t what it used to be. Read More …
I was recently contacted by a student in an editing certification program with some thoughtful questions about the editing profession. I thought I’d share my answers here as well. Read More …
Writers often hear about the importance of setting, but actually seeing a scene the way your reader will is another matter entirely. Read More …
Even when you write consistently and professionally, there’s a difference between getting words down and feeling creatively alive. Read More …
2024 was an exciting year for me, with a lot of firsts. Looking forward to this coming year, I’m excited for some of the exciting prospects coming my way. Here’s a look at just a few of them. Read More …
I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the different types of quality writing that professional authors will do for their respective styles and genres. Read More …
1. “I want to finance my retirement.”
2. “I can’t handle the rejection in a normal job.” Read More …
People write stories for a variety of reasons, so it only makes sense that the necessary qualities of a good storyteller would vary with the type of story being told. Read More …
