Non-Linear Storytelling–Should You Attempt It?

Non-Linear Storytelling–Should You Attempt It?

by | Mar 15, 2026 | Blog, Writing, Writing Craft

A client of mind recently sent me a novella. It started out with “four years ago.” Okay. I can deal with a little backstory to begin with. The next chapter was “one year ago.” Cool, we’re coming up on present day. A little slowly, but we’re good. Next chapter “present...
Obsidian for Authors

Obsidian for Authors

by | Mar 8, 2026 | Blog, Method, Writing

Last week I talked about some of the tools in my writer’s toolbox. This week, I want to get into some detail about how I use Obsidian. If you don’t know, Obsidian is an app that resides on your computer where you can create pages and take notes on anything. Not only...
Using all the tools in my writer’s toolbox

Using all the tools in my writer’s toolbox

by | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog, Method, Writing

I have a lot of tools in my writer’s toolbox and I use each and every one despite the fact that many overlap in their abilities. Is that nuts? Weird? Inefficient? Maybe, but it works for me. Before I even begin to write a book, I create characters and plot the book on...
Writing When You’re Too Busy to Write

Writing When You’re Too Busy to Write

by | Feb 22, 2026 | Blog, Life, Writing

I’ve got a coaching client who hasn’t sent me anything to read in advance of our weekly coaching sessions for a month. We’ve been working together for years and he’s nearly always sent me at least a chapter to read. This past month? Nothing. He’s way too busy at work....
Update: Atticus Reviewed

Update: Atticus Reviewed

by | Feb 15, 2026 | Blog, Self-publishing, Writing

Three years ago I reviewed the–then–new writing/formatting software Atticus. It was created by Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur in 2021 (I reviewed it in 2022). At that time it was a pretty new concept: software that can be accessed anywhere, because it lives...
Ten Tips to Write Dialogue Right

Ten Tips to Write Dialogue Right

by | Feb 8, 2026 | Blog, Writing, Writing Craft

I’ve been reading a sad amount of iffy dialogue recently from overuse of names to unnatural sounding speech to wrong punctuation. So, I decided now would be a great time to do a quick reminder of how to do dialogue right. And we all love “listacles” so here is one for...