What Does “Kill Your Darlings” Mean?

We’ve heard it time and again – “Kill Your Darlings!” It sounds like such a psychotic phrase. Kill my darlings? As in my babies? These sweet little things I’d give my life for?No, no, NO! Not your human darlings. Sheesh.So what darlings...

My True Addiction

Many – if not all – of you have an addiction. I know you do. Don’t lie. It’s okay. We’re all friends here. I know what your addiction is, too. I share it with you. It’s reading. And if that’s not your addiction, I’m not...

Love for the Little Guy

Our Main Characters get all the glory and all the love and not just in the book. When we discuss our stories, we usually talk about the MCs. When we’re doing dishes or standing in line, we think mostly about what happens next to our MC. When we share writing...
Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesday

I don’t know if this really counts as a teaser, but, hey, just go with it. Mostly because I have nothing else. I did do a lot of writing over the weekend, but nothing I’m sure I can tease you with yet…or would even be a tease anyway. Might just be a...
Putting a Face to the Name

Putting a Face to the Name

Do you ever wish you could project the images of your characters in your head to paper? Not just cutting out models or actors that come close, but the exact image you have. Some of you, I know, are talented artists and can do just this. But not me. I can do graphic...