I think about stories I’m working on as little boats that I’m spending time crafting until they are finally shipworthy and ready to sail.
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Using Mythology to Write Fantasy: Creating the Merlin Saga
My journey with Merlin began with a dream. And I knew from that moment I had been given a story that had to be told.
All Your Writing Questions, Answered!
Aspiring storytellers often ask me writing questions and for writing advice. I’ve compiled some of the best questions, and my answers, here.
Bringing a Character to Life
Making characters come alive is one of the trickiest, but most important elements of writing.
Nature as a Character
The natural world is not merely a setting, a backdrop for my stories — but a full-blown character.
How to Become a Better Writer Using Villains
Get into the spirit of the spooky season and consider some of the ways villains can improve your writing!
Giving Birth to a New Book
I’ve often thought that bringing a new story into the world is a lot like bringing a new child into the world. Of course, a real child is much more special and miraculous than a book-child. And a real child is also more huggable and full of surprises. Even so…the metaphor still applies.
How Are You Inspired by Nature?
I remember feeling an extraordinary sense of peace as I wondered what amazing stories this two-thousand-year-old tree could tell.
The Crazy Story of How I Met Madeleine L’Engle
If you walk in the direction of your dreams, you open yourself to serendipity, and good things will happen. Maybe the best example I can give you of this is how I met Madeleine L’Engle.
How I Got My Start As A Writer
I have always loved the world of stories, ever since I was a kid.