We all get stuck sometimes… You know, so much to do, so much going on, so much nonsense – With writing, as with anything, there will come a point when I don’t even realize how hardened I’ve become. Just yesterday… Read More ›
Notables
Writing and Decision Making
Have you ever reached a point where you could take your story in one direction or another…. or even another? And you’re not sure which is the best path to take – There have been times when I’ve tried to… Read More ›
Writing Rituals
When I was younger I would have said immediately that my ritual was to hand write/print draft one while sitting in nature. I don’t have that luxury anymore. While I do still find it cathartic to write a first draft… Read More ›
Writing & the Senses
The use of scent and the 5 senses in writing is essential. By creating moments whereby the reader is able to connect to time, place, mood, character, etc. writers open up a world of possibility and recognition. A book without… Read More ›
Never Give Up
It’s interesting just how many authors I’ve spoken with or read blogs of over the last few years who’ve told the story of the moment they “gave up.” But they’re published authors now, so obviously that’s not the end of… Read More ›
Writing and an Open Mind…
What does it mean to keep an “open mind” as a writer? For me this idea resonates two ways: 1. As a planner (and not a pantser) I must allow the story and thus the characters to follow their own… Read More ›
Bad Poetry
The notion of ‘bad poetry’ has been on my mind since I listened to some last night. Insert “sigh” here. It is always difficult to critique poetry and it’s even harder for someone to take you seriously if you’re not… Read More ›
Virtue & Vice
There are hundreds of ways to interpret this quote and half of them likely pertain to writing in some fashion or other. My focus today is having patience with external forces in a writer’s life and those external forces having… Read More ›
Truth or Dare
I look at this quote from many different perspectives: Author Editor Reader As an author I cling to the overall image of my work to be able to speak the truth about all aspects of my writing. Yes, I see… Read More ›
The Difference Between Knowing & Understanding
I think this is one of the simplest and most important lessons an author can learn. As we understand more about our craft and ourselves, we grow. If ever you believe you’ve learned all you need to know you’ve simply… Read More ›
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