There are three kinds of writers: those who can count, and those who can't. Also, those who like to fill out questionnaires or do extens...
There are three kinds of writers: those who can count, and those who can't. Also, those who like to fill out questionnaires or do extens...
by Michelle Gagnon Hi folks! In my new role as a YA author, I'm participating in a very cool online scavenger hunt today. The winners r...
I’m pleased to welcome to TKZ my guest, Jodie Renner, freelance fiction editor and craft writer. Jodie is currently editing my next thriller...
By Kathryn Lilley Our stay in Hong Kong and Taipei has been wonderful (We didn't end up going to mainland China, because the jittery aut...
by Clare Langley-Hawthorne I'm chomping at the bit to see the latest James Bond movie, Skyfall , and hoping that through the fog of movi...
James Scott Bell @jamesscottbell In the digital book world these days most of the talk is about whether the big publishers will survive...
I started fulfilling my Saturday obligation by writing a post about an experience which I had with an order fulfillment company. I hit page ...
A lot of the "spice" in a really good novel or movie is a great minor character. Dickens made his fortune on them. What about you...
By Jordan Dane @JordanDane It’s an excellent day NOT to be a turkey…or my pants. If I had been thinking, I would have stocked up on pajama j...
Do you feel jittery if you’re away from your cell phone or computer more than an hour? Get withdrawal symptoms if you haven’t checked your e...
Bond: Do you expect me to talk? Goldfinger: No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die. By P.J Parrish Isn't that the best two lines of dialogue ...
by Boyd Morrison When my book The Tsunami Countdown came out in the UK last week, some of my Facebook fans were initially conf...
James Scott Bell @jamesscottbell One of the joys of mentoring and teaching at writers’ conferences is coming across that “thing” all ag...
by Mark Alpert Every time I write a novel I have to fool myself. I have to brainwash myself into believing a couple of obvious lies. The fir...
Last week we asked about your favorite movie of all time. What's your favorite novel? Or let's put it this way: What's the one y...