Things Can't Get Worse, But They Can Get Funnier: The Value of Humor in Your Writing
Being Funny, Fearing Failure, and Doing It Anyway
Roadmap for Plotters and Pantsers
How to Add a Touch of Mystery to Your Historical Fiction--Whether or Not You're Writing a Mystery
When and How to Jettison History in a Historical Novel
Inventing the Past: Making People and Places Resonate With Readers
How to Breathe New Life Into Real Historical Characters
10 Tips for Researching and Writing Historical Fiction
Punch Them in the Face: Writing Realistic Martial Arts!
Lessons Learned After a Decade of Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
Speculative Realities for Dystopian Times
Controlling Pacing in Your Science Fiction/Fantasy Novel
How to Give Your Sci-Fi or Fantasy Universe a Lived-In Feel
Writing in Short Forms
An Appetite for the Page
Writing Poems That Are Interesting and Accessible
Mixed Media: How Music, Newspapers, and Art Can Spark and Structure Compelling Short Fiction
The Unexpected: Irony and the Short Story
How to Use Point of View and Voice to Shape Compelling Stories
Writing Villains that Readers Love to Hate
From Self to Universe: Building Character Relationships
The Challenges (and Opportunities) of Writing a Family Saga
What's Said and Unsaid: Crafting Dialogue in Fiction
Editing and Revising Your Romance Novel