I've learned many things from my years as a writer, the last 25 of those years writing full-time. But these six quickly come to mind:1. The Value of a Writing ApprenticeshipIn 1957, as part of my work …   read more

With photography from my new book

One would think after publishing two books in a series, I would have it all figured out. Not quite. With the third book in the “Dream of Venice” trilogy I went in an entirely new direction …   read more

3 Simple Ideas That Work

You did it! You sold your book. Now what? I knew almost nothing about publishing when I got my first book deal. But that book has now sold over 30,000 copies and is translated into ten languages. With …   read more

How to Critique a Manuscript

Writing is often a solitary pursuit, done in the wee hours of the morning or night, lit only by the screen of your laptop. It's a labor of love that eventually produces a manuscript and eventually req …   read more