The Bookshelf

Expand your creativity with these tips from guest author Janet Lovelace.

Enjoy a full poem preview of Cat Webling's new collection due for release in 2024.

It's been a long time since I used this blog to simply update my readers on my life, so I thought I would take some time today to do...

The difference between critique, feedback, and cruelty, and how you can help writers improve without hurting them.

Why going from working five days a week to four was the best thing I could have done for my freelance writing business.

Walk through some of the most common theater terms new actors should know before they get onstage.

As a freelancer, I work with lots of different clients across multiple industries every day. This can make it a little difficult to...

Get ready for spooky season in comfort with these Halloween recommendations for books, movies, and games - jumpscare free.

Learn how to make your business visible online with strategies from guest writer Janet Lovelace.

Explore the world of cozy games designed to take the stress away and find suggestions for getting into the genre.

A look at the Cosmosphere, a space-age museum full of fascinating stellar history in Hutchinson, KS, from the perspective of a scifi writer.

A quick-start guide on how to build and fill the "dungeons" part of Dungeons and Dragons with players and DM in mind.

You and your party step into the dimly-lit main chamber of the dungeon you've been exploring for the past three sessions. After countless...

My thoughts on returning to community theater after three years offstage.

Your guide to choosing, setting, and raising the right rate for your freelance writing services.

How and why you should get involved with your local theater community, on stage or off.

A list of useful tools for professional writers, authors, editors, and publishers.

How to create your content with searchers in mind and help your work get seen using SEO best practices.

The importance of setting business goals down in writing as a freelancer and a guide for doing so.

Setting up a new campaign is fun, but the prep begins long before session one. Here's how to run a successful session zero.