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.)

If You Write You're a Writer

"Published" will come if you're persistent.

Just keep writing. (And submitting your work.)

Decaf Is for Editors

Caffeine, nectar of writers around the world.

Just keep writing. (And have another cup.)

That Horrible/Wonderful Nagging Feeling

There's only one way to deal with it.

Just keep writing. (That'll put an end to it!)

A Writer's World: True Love

And don't get him started on alliteration.

Just keep writing. (With stars in your eyes,)

Motivational Friends and Family

"Tough love" comes in many forms.

Just keep writing. (And maybe cut back on the talking about writing.)

Editors: A Look Behind the Curtain

Can be a little, uh, disconcerting to actually meet an editor or visit a publishing office. On the other hand, you want someone to really know where and how you write? Yeah. I didn't think so.

Just keep writing. (And judge not lest ye . . . well, at least keep your opinions to yourself.)

Living with a Writer

Living with a writer has (more than) a few . . . challenges.

Just keep writing. (And showing kindness.)

Writer's block? Go for a walk

Writer's block? Take a walk. Stop thinking. (You can do that, right?) Something good will pop into your head.

Just keep writing. (And walking.)

The Sometimes Price of Honesty

Write what you want to write, but realize there can be consequences.

Just keep writing. (And know it's OK to be gentle.)

True Friends Tell You the Truth ... Gently

Having a friend or family member who's a writer has its own challenges.

Just keep writing. (And -- at least try to -- accept honest criticism without pouting.)

The Painful Art of Slashing...uh...Self-editing

Every final draft is, to one degree or another, a slasher story.

Just keep writing.