I haven’t really felt well in a month or so. I suspect the depression is creeping back in because we have had such a dreary, chilly Spring so far. The […]
Possible Vacation…
The gang is trying to figure out a way to go to the beach this year, though all of us are strapped for cash. It doesn’t make sense for just […]
“Rules for Writing”
I recently found a website that compiled 45 different “Rules for Writing” by various authors. I thought some of those might be nice to revisit here. Mark Twain’s 10 Tips […]
What I’m Reading: Aminah Mae Safi
Just started reading Travelers Along the Way by Aminah Mae Safi. It’s a retelling of the Robin Hood myth, only set in The Holy Land during the Crusades. The rag-tag […]
What I’m Listening to: Levar Burton Reads
Found a good podcast for people who like a good story – Levar Burton Reads. In their own words: “The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting […]
Description 101
One of the biggest problems facing new writers is description. How much should you do and how do you do it? You may think you need to describe everything in […]
Point of View for Dummies
One of the easy ways to slip up we see in our critique group is the point of view. Staying in the same POV is often difficult, especially for novice […]
What I’m Reading Susan Boyer
I’ve recently “discovered” a cute cozy mystery series by a local author. I haven’t actually met Susan, but I like a good Southern mystery, even though I usually prefer harder […]
10,000 Hours of Practice
You may have heard the theory that, in order to become really good at any skill, you need to invest 10,000 hours in it. This holds true for writing as […]
Chapter Length: Is Bigger Really Better?
I get this question a lot in my critique groups. How long are my chapters supposed to be? In the Good Ol’ Days, back when readers appreciated a nice turn […]