If you are thinking about a pen name, tread carefully. A pen name brings major marketing challenges and actually adds more work to an author’s plate. When I get asked if it’s worth it, I often make a face. I can’t help it. I love my pen name, but not always. For a...
One of my major goals as a writer has always been to write character-driven, emotionally authentic fiction. I believe if you start there, the plot will evolve accordingly. If you understand your characters, their problems and their flaws, you’ve got an edge. If you...
