After writing 10 books, Mike Johnson can say that he has not once experienced writer's block. He sees two keys to avoiding that dreaded wall. One means avoiding any temptation to begin writing before doing research and then outlining the book. In this...

Now that you are a professional writer, you may start noticing the assignments are start rolling in. If you want that flow to remain consistent, you’re going to have to plan beyond the researching and past the grammar checks. You have to move forward...

Many writers need to interview sources. The first step is landing the interview. Be professional and confident. Always treat your work as a professional endeavor. Don’t forget to thank those you interview. Always leave a good and lasting impression....

Madeline Sharples worked in the aerospace business (TRW and Northrop Grumman) as a technical writer and editor, web content writer, and proposal manager for almost thirty years – hiring in five times and retiring twice. She also worked for non-profits...

"Readers may be horrified by the wounds our characters bear, but they will also be hooked..." Sympathetic characters are vulnerable; they are flawed, needy, and have wayward tendencies. In other words, they are thoroughly human. No one wants a...