In the age of instant books, does the opening of a book still matter? James R. Preston contrasts and compares the openings of fiction novels old and new.

There's an underlying, hidden assumption that somehow big-time authors are different from us, that they have some secret, that they're not like us. It ain’t so. 

There are stories. And there are stories about stories, sort of stories once removed.  This is an encouraging collection of the latter.

The book galley, a nearly final version of your story, gives reviewers time to evaluate your pre-published book. James Preston shares his galley journey.

Mystery author, James Preston, gives examples of three common story pitfalls and shows you how to avoid them (and keep readers happy).