The Importance of Square One Here’s a scary fact of life for fiction writers: Not all story ideas are good story ideas. Not all of

For the story to emerge… before it can work… certain principles and criteria apply. The fundamental truths about what causes a story to work aren’t

On turning the corner from your writing instinct to an informed writing instinct. The difference is what will get you published… and what will attract

Importance of maintaining a healthy diet It can be easy to slip into unhealthy eating habits during this stay-at-home period, but with a little thought

More fodder for the writer’s inner learner. Day 3 Principles and criteria are what feed and nourish our instincts as writers. All writers–plotters and pantsers

More grist for the craft-seeking, solutions-starved author. Day 2 Sometimes knowledge is misinterpreted as formula. Especially if what you are writing is considered a genre

Given our current state of lockdown and distancing, I thought I would stay connected by offering Storyfix readers, regulars and guests–which is to say, those

The Foreword to what, you might ask. I was grateful when Robert Dugoni agreed to write the Foreword for my new writing book, Great Stories

This is the second time I’ve been hosted by Lauren Moore and Kaleen Williams on their fun and informative Youtube channel for writers, Keystroke Medium.

(Quick note from Larry: this courageous guest post from Debbie is a genuine gift. It’s a warm hug from someone who knows and feels what

You may know I have a new writing book out. Lord knows I’ve been shouting it from the digital rooftops. It’s been out for three

In this increasingly strange and troubled world, one might want to salve their soul with a road trip to see the artifacts of a more

Here are three quick ideas to get your writing blood flowing: The 2020 “Book in a Year Planner“ … from Jason Brick. Jason is a

There was a three week gap between release of the paperback and the ebook edition. Several of you have asked to be notified when the

I’m on the cusp of leaving for Pasadena, where I’ll be presenting three sessions (including an all-day Master Class) at the Writers Digest Novel Writing

The 2019 annual Writers Digest Novel Writing Workshop will be held OCTOBER 24-27, 2019, at the Pasadena (CA) Westin Hotel.  (Apologies: this post went out

(NOTE: I just learned the pub date for my new writing book has been pushed to November 12. As you may know, Writers Digest Books