by toby | Jan 6, 2017 | Conservation, Local, The Writing Life
What inspires an author? I—along with most writers—am often asked this question. Some are inspired by an image or a piece of art, while others feel stories emerge out of the places they’ve been. Writers’ stories can stem from their personal experiences, their work, or...
by toby | Sep 21, 2016 | The Writing Life
Seven characteristics of successful writers cannot be taught—but they can be learned and developed until they become the habits that are the bedrock of a successful artist practice in any field. The successful writer is a keen observer of everything around him....
by toby | Mar 15, 2016 | Life
Insights from my recent wellness retreat were hard won, but worthwhile, so I thought I’d share for those who may be looking for a health solution that's a little “outside the box.” Some of you may know that I’ve struggled for years with an increasingly...
by toby | Mar 9, 2016 | The Writing Life
I have the most gloriously overqualified assistant ever. Two years ago, another author friend, Christine Nolfi, heard I was looking for someone to help me manage the increasingly overwhelming demands of my self-publishing career. She gave me her sister's name. Tricia...
by toby | Feb 3, 2016 | The Writing Life
Going analog to beat writer’s block is a desperate measure, something I never thought I’d have to do. I don’t know how long I’ll be analog. It may be permanent. “What are you saying?” You may well ask. “Didn’t you just write a cyber mystery about a woman who’s always...