I'm really going to need you to hear me out on this one. This blog is what Backwards Writing Advice is all about, when it comes down to...

I've said many times that my muse IS the gremlin on my shoulder... but what does that mean? And... am I being honest? First, what is a...

A lot of novelists will tell you that you can use 'said' in every narrative tagline. First of all, not everything is 'said'--sometimes...

I’ve heard a lot of writers say, “Give yourself permission to write a crappy first draft”. Some people “word-vomit” their first draft. I...

You will hear and see tons of advice on this topic, and much of it one sided. Clearly… my advice is going to be backwards. First, if you...

There's a huge difference between excellent pacing as Stephen King... and excellent pacing as Joe Shmo. The distinction I'm trying to...