There is no fool-proof way for characters to stay safe. However, situational awareness and simple safety precautions eliminate ninety percent of random crimes.

Reviews. They can be notoriously difficult to come by, especially honest and impactful ones. Alexander Greenwood shows us the pros and cons of paid reviews.

Emotionally speaking, light and shadow influence both characters and readers. Places that seem familiar and safe by day can feel very different at night.

When we have self-confidence, we believe in our own capability, competence, and value to others. Self-confidence carries over into our creative pursuits.

Don’t thing of writer’s block as a dreaded career-stopping disease. It’s a symptom. Cure yourself. Learn to recognize the root cause and treat the cause.