Richard Krawiec on Writing and the State of the Publishing Industry in 2010

Many writers approach the process of manuscript submission using the same strategies writers used in 1990. Rapid, recent changes in the publishing industry render those strategies ineffective. Author, editor, and writing coach Richard Krawiec spoke about the publishing industry on … Continue reading

Writing Thrillers: Two More Principles That Guide Jeffrey Deaver

At the 1 May SkillBuild in High Point, NC, bestselling author Jeffrey Deaver cited three principles that guide his writing. Last week, I discussed his first principle: Don’t write something that readers don’t want to read. Remember the liver-flavored toothpaste … Continue reading