The biggest obstacle confronting writers who already possess the talent, sensibility, and discipline required to do good work is the eternal battle against self-doubt. Quality writing depends on the ability to oscillate between creative and critical thinking. Creative to get…

Now that I’m editing a line of fiction anthologies and am duly credentialed to pontificate from both sides of the fence, I find myself succumbing to the temptation to lay down writing advice. Others work this territory harder than I…