Thank you, Big Bill Shakespeare

Sometimes there's nothing like a good education.

Just keep writing. (And mind your manners.)

Sometimes we choose our genres...

...and sometimes our genres choose us.

Just keep writing. (And go shoe shopping.)

'You're thinking about . . . what!'

A friend can be a little, uh, caught off guard when you say you're thinking about writing a book.

Just keep writing. (And forgive your friend.)

Therapeutic Novel-Writing

A character's similarities to a real person can be less than "purely" coincidental.

Just keep writing. (And avoid lawsuits.)

Fear of (Living on) Writing

Poor, sweet baby. It'll be OK.

Just keep writing. (And dry those little tears.)

Most Times, Persitence Matters More Than Talent

Talent is lovely but persistence gets more books published.

Just keep writing. (You can take Christmas off.)

'Fictional' Characters ... Sort Of

Well, yes, mostly made up.

Just keep writing. (And sleep lightly.)