The Writer’s Woodshed

Your Novel in Miniature: How to Write a Synopsis

Follow these guidelines to create a compelling…

Write First, Edit Later

Give your creativity free rein as you write — because you can always fix it…

Interruptions

An urban fable

I don’t know how long I’d been running, but my throat was raw with ragged breath and…

Engage Your Readers with Emotional Depth

Here’s why “showing” helps create an emotional response

Just Say ‘Said’

You don’t need fancy speech tags to write great dialogue.

Eyes of the Beholder

Sometimes we see what we want to see…and sometimes we don’t

Under a Bridge

Fiction: A playful genre mash-up that sheds new light on an old childhood favorite

Editing 101: Why Point of View Matters

To keep your readers engaged, focus on one character at a time

Traditional or Self-Publishing: Which is Best for You?

All you need to know about the pros and cons of…