by Faye | Sep 29, 2026 | Writing, Writing Tips
For the past year I have been writing a novel. After playing with and publishing short forms for some time (short fiction, micro-fiction, and poetry), I decided to challenge myself in a new way. I haven’t talked about this project much, because I don’t know if...
by Faye | Sep 22, 2026 | Writing, Writing Tips
When I first launched this website, I took an informal online survey about the blog. The few writers who responded said they were interested in a blog that included writing tips. To honor this request, as part of this series on lessons I’ve learned during 18 years of...
by Faye | Sep 17, 2026 | Writing, Writing Tips
Lesson 1: Are Good Writers “Born That Way?” Eighteen years ago, I walked into my first workshop at a Creative Writing MFA program. At the time I believed that either you were born a “good writer,” or you weren’t. Being good at writing must be a pre-destined thing. I...
by Faye | Sep 15, 2026 | Writing, Writing Tips
Many writers publish advice for up-and-comers online. I’ve never felt the need to present myself as an expert, but I realized recently that I have learned things about writing and publishing that others might find helpful. Since many people seek out or enjoy reading...
by Faye | Jul 17, 2026 | Writing, Writing Tips
I want to give a shout out to my beta reader, Cindy Zelman. I feel I can say now that I’m currently working on a novel (which is why you haven’t seen much news about smaller pieces for a while), and I’m taking my time with the project. The first...
by Faye | Jan 24, 2026 | My Publications, Writing, Writing Tips
It’s been a while since I’ve added a blog post. I lost my mother at the end of 2025 — she was hospitalized on Christmas Day and passed away on New Year’s Eve. She would have been 92 on January 15. She lived a long, fulfilling life, but she...
