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What’s it like being a writer? What I’m thinking about my writer’s life and the general writing life.

A genre filled with life
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A genre filled with life

When is the abundant genre appropriate to write today? Perhaps not these days. But what about past days? Future days? … Continue reading A genre filled with life

Powerful poems
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Powerful poems

Reading poetry is what I’ve been doing more of recently as a writer of poetry must read it to see … Continue reading Powerful poems

From the ‘palette’
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From the ‘palette’

I made a mention last week to virtually eliminate visual and audio media references from this blog, but one will … Continue reading From the ‘palette’

Writing in anger
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Writing in anger

A reviewer assumed a screenwriter/director was driven by anger to make a work, but being driven by this emotion seems … Continue reading Writing in anger

The mirror
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The mirror

Like Ibsen, he knew that to create is to judge oneself From the article “Film Autobiography” by Oswell Blakeston (Film … Continue reading The mirror

One word says it
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One word says it

As I am progressing my sentence, and stuck for the right word, I try and use two words. Why use … Continue reading One word says it

Not widely known
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Not widely known

I have no idea of the matter but I trust the reference book is correct. This is on the matter … Continue reading Not widely known

Writing the picture book manuscript
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Writing the picture book manuscript

March 28 is Children’s Picture Book Day. This brings back memories and inspiration. I must bring out that picture book manuscript I wrote all those years ago…

Continue reading “Writing the picture book manuscript”

As it was on the schedule…
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As it was on the schedule…

It’s been thirteen years since I first started devising and writing a tale and this week I revisited the story … Continue reading As it was on the schedule…

If one is in doubt before submitting
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If one is in doubt before submitting

First impressions of work can be favorable, but later, an objective eye may see the flaws and blemishes. It should … Continue reading If one is in doubt before submitting

Abandoning one project isn’t abandoning the ship
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Abandoning one project isn’t abandoning the ship

There is a difference between abandoning something and abandoning ship. Abandoning ship means whatever you were occupying is abandoned for … Continue reading Abandoning one project isn’t abandoning the ship

When public profile does not matter
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When public profile does not matter

He just wanted to write. He did not want to show off. But Mrs. Humstead wanted to show every one … Continue reading When public profile does not matter

When the facts matter in written communication
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When the facts matter in written communication

I have been reading. Websites. And I see there is a dearth of facts. Sure, there is plenty of warble. … Continue reading When the facts matter in written communication

More writing to come read: articles etc.
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More writing to come read: articles etc.

I’ve been thinking…and there should be more writing and literature on this blog, in the future, than general writing and … Continue reading More writing to come read: articles etc.

Why waffle when one can be convinced
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Why waffle when one can be convinced

The English teacher warned the eagerly listening class about waffle. Let me add: you only waffle when you don’t write … Continue reading Why waffle when one can be convinced

One among the million stories
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One among the million stories

There are millions even trillions of stories in the Mind’s eye, but only one, maybe two or three, that should … Continue reading One among the million stories

Getting the job done
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Getting the job done

Getting things done is one of the things that bothers me — because of time I might not get the … Continue reading Getting the job done

It is normal to revise one’s published work
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It is normal to revise one’s published work

It is normal for an author to revise published works. Authors of books have done it all the time, I … Continue reading It is normal to revise one’s published work

Writing reflections is, well, a reflective exercise
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Writing reflections is, well, a reflective exercise

I’ve been working on a book of reflections based on my readings of the Gospel of Mark. The gospel is … Continue reading Writing reflections is, well, a reflective exercise

The genre may choose you
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The genre may choose you

I’ve been thinking. Of what use is a writer? When you reach a certain age, you look for a job … Continue reading The genre may choose you

Thinking before writing
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Thinking before writing

Am thinking is my favorite hashtag. Because when I am thinking I am thinking about how I can move forward, … Continue reading Thinking before writing

The writing life is fluid
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The writing life is fluid

Writing is never over. Even the so-called “off-seasons” have a purpose, to enjoy and do well, and to lead one … Continue reading The writing life is fluid

On the way…
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On the way…

The details of my everyday life can make up real to life stories. I was not wanting to go to … Continue reading On the way…

Combing those market guides
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Combing those market guides

I didn’t consider every publication, but I would have liked to. I think I almost did. It felt like it … Continue reading Combing those market guides

The tutor told you so
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The tutor told you so

This is the first thing my writing tutor told me: always research the market first. That was the first module–on … Continue reading The tutor told you so

Life imitates art?
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Life imitates art?

If an artist spends a lot of time alone, does the artist have time for people, or do artists obsess … Continue reading Life imitates art?

The solitude of the writer
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The solitude of the writer

I have had experience on my side, publishing credits, and an eye to improve for that next piece and the … Continue reading The solitude of the writer

Writing the relatable human side of characters
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Writing the relatable human side of characters

How can a writer let humanity flow in their stories? How does a writer share the human touch that the … Continue reading Writing the relatable human side of characters

Learning from rejection of writing
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Learning from rejection of writing

My devotion was written, edited, submitted, now in process of a month’s evaluation by the editors, then I am notified … Continue reading Learning from rejection of writing

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Dreaming about writing

You know sometimes I like to muse like the guy pictured. Looking into the solar system. And I am musing … Continue reading Dreaming about writing

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It’s in the post. Surprise!

Memory lane: Circa, 2017. Judson Press sent me a copy of the winter issue of The Secret Place which has … Continue reading It’s in the post. Surprise!

Commitment is more than ambition
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Commitment is more than ambition

One of things a publisher will want, I think, is commitment, and not serving the writer’s ambition first and foremost. … Continue reading Commitment is more than ambition

The mentor worth remembering
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The mentor worth remembering

Then I am reminded, in the throes of writing a piece frantically. Remember the lesson? The one in the classroom? … Continue reading The mentor worth remembering

If I only had time
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If I only had time

Writings: delayed, like many other things, but even more important. But it will have to wait. Continue reading If I only had time

Working on yourself, not some other writer
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Working on yourself, not some other writer

Someone I did not know told me I was doing a great job writing for such and such a publisher. … Continue reading Working on yourself, not some other writer

Persevering with the poem that’s a labor of love
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Persevering with the poem that’s a labor of love

Putting the much loved poem on the back burner was the logical next step. This after desperately searching for a … Continue reading Persevering with the poem that’s a labor of love

Persevering in the face of successful others
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Persevering in the face of successful others

“I have two websites I use for information on publishing,” said the fledging writer to her inquisitive hearer. She was … Continue reading Persevering in the face of successful others

Older writers keep on going
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Older writers keep on going

The musing said to the aspiring novelist, the novelist was getting no younger: Hope the younger ones do well for … Continue reading Older writers keep on going

Compelling choices for characters
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Compelling choices for characters

In storytelling class, the lecturer may discuss the concept of compelling choice. For these lecturers, compelling choice is the pivot … Continue reading Compelling choices for characters

Self-improvement for the writer
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Self-improvement for the writer

Improve! Speak for yourself, someone says! Yes, I aim to, maybe you will, too. We’re all trying…Take the opportunity to … Continue reading Self-improvement for the writer

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