I’m starting 2010 by hitting the books. The best way to learn how to write is by writing, but my focus is on writing well. For the next month I’m putting the manuscript aside and I’m reading books on the craft of fiction. After I document my favorite bits of advice, I’m going to read classics and favorites, with an eye for how the best writers have brought stories to life. Then I’ll pick up the manuscript again.

Coming soon: Great advice on writing and where to find it.