The Paris Review: What Kind of Name Is That?

The Paris Review: What Kind of Name Is That?:

There are multiple tacts authors can take when naming characters, from using deliberately common names to finding names that suggest a character trait. Author Tony Tulathimutte explores the options.

Writers’ Resources: Name Berry

Writers’ Resources: Name Berry:

This web site exists as a naming tool for babies, but you know who else needs names? Fiction characters.

Why Are Authors Still Sniffy About Sci-Fi?

Why Are Authors Still Sniffy About Sci-Fi?:

Since the inception of the science fiction genre there has been an invisible line separating it from “true” literature. Is this distinction fair?

Old-school writing tools will boost your creativity, concentration—and speed

Old-school writing tools will boost your creativity, concentration—and speed:

A survey of some of the top authors of the modern age reveals dependencies on antiquated tools such as the pen and the typewriter.

Self-Publishing Blog: Write to Sell Your Book

Self-Publishing Blog: Write to Sell Your Book:

Penned by a former book editor this site covers a broad selection of topics such as finding a literary agent, avoiding classic writing mistakes, writing villains, and more.

Self-Publishing Blog: Fiction Writers Mentor

Self-Publishing Blog: Fiction Writers Mentor:

This site is focused on purely on writing - no promotion or social media tips -  and breaks up its advice into a series of mini-lessons on dialogue, point of view, characters, etc.

All the Social Media Channels You Don't Need

All the Social Media Channels You Don't Need:

Go back a few years and you’ll find the internet was filled with articles arguing that authors needed to be on multiple social media networks to promote their work. But the tide seems to be turning on that point.