2010 SiWC presenter Jay Lake brings us this to-the-point writing tip:

"I only have one rule of writing. Everything else is a guideline. Sort of like the Pirate Code.

1. Write more."

Easier said than done? If you're following Jennifer Crusie's advice, linked in our last Tips 'n' Tricks post, then you're probably already writing more. But if you're struggling to define what "write more" means for you, check out Jay's specifics on his blog here.

What are your best writing tips? Feel free to post them in the comments below. Maybe you'll inspire someone to get over writers' block or finally finish that WIP.

Today's presenter is brand new to our SiWC family, and we're very pleased to have him with us.

Say hello to Jay Lake.

Jay lives in Portland, Oregon, where he works on numerous writing and editing projects. His 2010 books are Pinion from Tor Books, The Baby Killers from PS Publishing, and The Sky That Wraps from Subterranean Press. His short fiction appears regularly in literary and genre markets worldwide. Jay is a winner of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and a multiple nominee for the Hugo and World Fantasy Awards.

Jay maintains a regular blog on his website at www.jlake.com.

Welcome, Jay!