Scenes: The Building Blocks of the Novel
Examining the individual scene in the novel, the structure of which needs to be a microcosm of the novel's structure as a whole.
Nothing to Celebrate
On July 4, 1776, a group of insurgents from the American colonies gathered to write a manifesto declaring their independence from the British king. They listed their grievances, among them…
Primary Election!
Some thoughts on New York City's primary elections in 2025 and their importance for community engagement.
The Grief Narrative in Books for Young Readers
Advice for writers of grief narratives for young readers, and broadening the definition of the genre.
Now More Than Ever: A Workshop on Writing Disabled Characters
Announcing a Highlights workshop on writing books for kids and teens that center disability and neurodiversity, and why this matters.
Religion, Historical Fiction, and the American Pope
Portraying Catholic characters and the Catholic Church in my historical fiction in the context of the American prelate Leo XIV's election as the new pope.
PEN World Voices Festival: ArtLords Community Mural
A mural created by the ArtLords collective from Afghanistan, which brings its message of peace and community engagement to the world.
PEN World Voices Festival: Writing Humor for Kids, Seriously
A roundup of a fascinating panel for the PEN World Voices Festival on writing humor for kids that can be multilayered and subversive.
A Rumor and a Lesson on Tyranny
An example of how a rumor got a "bend the knee" corporation in trouble.
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