Creative Choices and Tradeoffs
The process of installing LED lights in Little Brick Township leads me to reflect on the choices and tradeoffs we make as artists and writers.
Contested Histories: International Perspectives, Part 2
The second part of my presentation on "Contested Histories" at the AWP conference, which focuses on the Cold War in Latin American and my own writing.
Contested Histories: International Perspectives, Part 1
The first part of my presentation on "Contested Histories: International Perspectives" at the AWP 2017 conference.
Waiting for the Deus ex Machina
As we hope for a last-minute miracle in real life, some thoughts on the deus ex machina, why writers use it, why we should avoid it, and how we can.
Between Projects
On finishing a novel manuscript I've been working on for a year and a half, and having no idea what to write next.
Writing Sequels, Developing Your Dystopian World: An Encore Guest Post by Madeline Dyer
Tips from YA dystopian author Madeline Dyer on deepening worldbuilding and incorporating new genres into a sequel.
Evil Wins
A discussion of stories in which the villains win, and what they can offer readers, young and old.
Answers for Aspiring Teen Authors from Madeline Dyer
With dystopian author Madeline Dyer, taking questions from teen writers and others who want to learn more about writing and the publishing industry.
Beware of orange-haired (or any other-haired) leaders claiming to be your voice. Because then you won't have one.
No, Donald Trump, You Are Not My Voice
The value of writing workshops goes beyond nurturing a new generation of writers to nurturing a new generation of citizens who can speak truth to power.
Is This Novel Necessary?
A defense of literary fiction to challenge the notion that books are only necessary if they are bestsellers.
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