Stephen King, love him or hate him, is one of the most popular authors of our modern age. His enormous success is a combination of talent, skill, hard work, and a little luck thrown in. Whether you have read all of his books or even if you think that no one should read his books,… Continue Reading
The Art of Analog
January 10, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
5 Ways to Increase Your Creativity Writers are the most creative people in almost any field. Shaping a blank page into meaningful text using just 26 letters seems impossible, but writers are able to do it every day. It is easier than it has ever been to find an audience for your work. Once you… Continue Reading
Mnemonic Tricks For Authors
August 20, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Mnemonics are simple ways to make memorization easier. Rote memorization is the standard in today’s educational system, but for more than 2,000 years the art of memorization was defined by mnemonics. There has recently been a new interest in memory systems, thanks in part to the bestselling book Moonwalking With Einstein. I recently read another… Continue Reading
3 Ways to Use Mind Maps
April 20, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
I recently picked up a copy of The Mind Map Book, mostly by accident. I was looking for memory books in a Half Price Bookstore, and came across it in the Memory section. It is written by one of the most prolific authors on memory, Tony Buzan, but it is a departure from some of… Continue Reading
How to Outsource Your Memory and Never Forget a Quote Again
March 30, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
One of the most frustrating things for readers and writers is forgetting where a quote came from. I hate it when I remember a great quote, but can’t remember which book it is from. After flipping through a few books and searching for it online, I often give up. Enter Evernote. I first read about… Continue Reading
3 Myths About Creativity
March 2, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Creativity is considered a gift from above; some people have it, some don’t. My goal is to help people rethink what creativity is, how it works, and how you can apply it to writing your books. 1. Creativity is not just a gift. It is an acquired skill. The sooner that you accept this the better.… Continue Reading
