There is no such thing as an "objective reality" in fiction. But subjective reality is another story.

What are the elements of a traditional story? Know the rules before you break them.

Essential advice on managing verb-tense usage in exposition and flashbacks.

The basics of effective dialogue.

Analyzing a single sentence by David Foster Wallace.

Surprise, surprise! "Psychic distance" has nothing to do with tarot cards or Ouija boards.

Need a quick jolt of inspiration? An idea that won't fizzle out? Look no further.

A quick-and-dirty primer on writing effective dialogue.

You've just received notes. Some make sense, others don't, still others smart like you've been slapped in the face. What now?

Are you falling out of love with your story? Is your plot running low on gas? Are your characters flat-lining in the literary ICU?

Think you know what constitutes a "story"?

I read. A lot. I read so often, so slowly, and so earnestly, that sometimes I need a break from it. Reading as a writer is a lot of work....

You think you know where you want to go. But are you right?

Dust off your spreadsheet skills. It's going to get complicated.

Also known as The Only Thing That Matters in the application.

How do you get pulled out of the slush pile and onto the pages of your favorite journal?

Sell yourself without putting the admissions committee to sleep.

Want to be a better contributor...or start your own high-performance workshop?

An idea's sparked something in you. Now what?

Juggling 4 Key Elements of Storytelling