Building Characters That Evolve Across a Series One of the greatest advantages of writing a series—whether it’s mysteries, thrillers, fantasy, or literary fiction—is time. You’re not limited to a single arc or a single turning point. You have multiple books, multiple conflicts, and multiple chances to let your characters grow, regress, struggle, and change. But […]
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This is the second in a series of posts centered on the challenges faced by indie authors as we try to compete in the vast ocean of competitors/cohorts that is filled with sharks and other predators. Here are more that I’ve come up with to get you thinking and to foster a discussion: The Stigma
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Writing a book is a remarkable achievement. Building a writing life that lasts? That’s something different entirely. Over the years, I’ve learned that success as an author isn’t about a single breakthrough moment. It’s about consistency, growth, and a willingness to keep showing up—on the page and off. Whether you’re just starting out or several
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Writers are often told to “write what you know.” But what if what you know isn’t a job, a place you’ve lived your whole life, or a familiar routine? What if what you know is a journey? My latest novel, Frank Abroad, grew out of a trip my family and I took to Italy in
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