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