Following on last month’s re-release of The Writer’s Little Book of Naming, The Writer’s Little Book of Platitudes is back out in the world!

“Show, don’t tell.” “Murder your darlings.” “Write every day.”

Certain pieces of advice are widespread in the writing community — but what do they really mean? And are they nuggets of universal wisdom, or do they only apply to some writers in some circumstances? Award-winning author Marie Brennan tackles these old saws, dissecting each one to see what purpose it might serve . . . and when you should toss it aside.

And starting next month, there will be a brand-new Writer’s Little Book — stay tuned for news on that . . .