About This Writing Stuff...

This week, science proves that reading fiction increases one's empathy and loyalty.  Philip Maughan questions the apparent increase in religious themes in fiction.  Writer Beware's Victoria Strauss offers advice on how to properly rid yourself of a deadbeat publisher while Kristen Lamb proposes that fatigue might make us better writers.

From Writer Unboxed, Donald Maass offers suggestions on plotting the unplottable (is that even a word?) while Elizabeth Craig examines the pros and cons of outlining.

I also have an update on the Write Stuff conference coming in March to Bethlehem, PA!   All that a little more...enjoy!


Arthur C. Clarke Describes the Future of the Internet in 1974 via You Tube

Science Shows Something Surprising About Those Who Still Read Fiction by Gabe Bergado

The Books of Revelations: Why Are Novelists Turning Back to Religion?  by Philip Maughan

Outlining: Why I Made the Switch and Tips for Trying It by Elizabeth S. Craig

Jodi Picoult Says Fuck You to Lit World Sexism (and Nicholas Sparks) by Madeleine Davies

Don't Do This: The Wrong Ways to Try and Escape Your Deadbeat Publisher by Victoria Strauss

Paul Kupperberg: Life with Archie and Beyond by Robert J. Sodaro

Can Being Tired Make Us Better Writers? by Kristen Lamb

10 Things Successful Authors Do by Writers Write

Plotting the Non-Plot Driven Novel by Donald Maass



Click here for a preview of the Write Stuff Conference coming March 26-28, 2015 to Bethelehem, PA!  Keynote speaker and conference presenter: Kristen Lamb.

Additional presenters include Chris Richards, Bart Palamaro, Becky Bartlett, Donna Galanti, Michael Jan Friedman, Geoff Gehman, Gabriela Pereira, Aaron Rosenberg, Curtis J. Smith, Richard White, and Steven H. Wilson.   Critique sessions, agent/pitch sessions, book fair, and more!   Registration opens in January!

Happy Holidays!!!