My last blog--a reflection on failure--was months ago. The blog detailed how I chose to handle the setback of having yet to sell my latest novel, but the
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My Epic Failure: An Update on My Novels
Before I confess my epic failures to you, I should say that I meant to write you about why groupthink sucks and why you should shoot free throws
Breaking Down an Author Marketing Plan
When my novel was released, I depended on "hope" marketing. I just hoped people would discover the book and it would just take off on its own. A
Five MORE Awesome Nuggets of Writing Advice
One of my first posts on Medium was “Five Awesome Nuggets of Writing Advice,” and to this day, it’s still my most popular post. The discussion emerging from
You Want to Be a Writer? Learn to Love These Four Things
Rejection Cliché enough for you? Writers get rejected. A lot, in fact. My advice is to not only endure it or to develop a thick skin, but learn
The Accidental Novelist
I’m sitting next to Chuck Palahniuk, the author of the wildly popular novel, FIGHT CLUB. His new novel is stacked neatly next to a cart that is loaded
Ten Things You (Repeatedly) Hear After Publishing Your First Novel
When you hear these things (and you will), make sure your mental phasers are set to “gracious, humble, and attentive.” Don’t respond the way you want to respond
Gasoline: From Burn Scars to Burnt Tongues
When I was ten years old, a thirteen year old kid from down the street was huffing gas in my barn. I went inside to confront him, and
Fred’s Author Commandments
In interviews and discussions, I’ve talked about how, as a new author, I want to use it as an opportunity to really engage with people. I’ve said a
Five Awesome Writing Nuggets
Here are five random pieces of writing advice worth sharing. These are nuggets that I heard, and they set off an “ah ha” moment. They are nuggets I’ve