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
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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
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…
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
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 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…
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
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
Lessons of rejection: belief
Rejection can be a task master making you try harder, be different, fit in, conform, and do what will make … Continue reading Lessons of rejection: belief
A discipline of writing
Writing foundations—the core values—and the silent voice they come through. At other times, the abstract nature of writing takes over … Continue reading A discipline of writing
Cut out to be an author of books
Why be an author? I mean, an author of books. This is the question I ask myself and I come up with the same answer, which is really a question. Am I committed to being an author of books?
Good, unexpected lessons from editors
Editors are there to present your work, but I wasn’t expecting life lessons as well. However, I’ve finally grasped what … Continue reading Good, unexpected lessons from editors
Does one have to sell their writing to get published?
Writing my own stories may be best left with a free online platform like WordPress, because I wonder if the traditional publishers will ever take my own stories on board? Of course, traditional publishers do take stories, but they tend to be the ones that suit the publisher, not any old story, not the ones that I may want to write. My own stories may have to be written a certain way before they are even considered by traditional publishers. I can’t be myself or else face a rejection because it wasn’t written the way the publisher wants it written.
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Competition is fierce
I don’t know how many times I’ve come across the statement “competition is fierce” in writers guidelines. But it’s really … Continue reading Competition is fierce
Lack of genre knowledge may not be a barrier
If freelancers do not have the precise knowledge of a genre of writing, how would freelancers get their work published … Continue reading Lack of genre knowledge may not be a barrier
Writing rejection is not the end
Getting rejected by a publisher hurts, like it did for me today. In my case this time it was a … Continue reading Writing rejection is not the end
Binning one’s work may be premature
Once this week I thought: I’m still ruthlessly deciding on what devotional ideas to use or not to use. If … Continue reading Binning one’s work may be premature
Marketing one’s work alone
Writers on their own, with a book in hand, may need an agent or representative, because agents are closer to … Continue reading Marketing one’s work alone
Does writing have to be a career?
Writing does not have to be a career thing, but one can spend one hour on it a day or two or three hours.
Movies titles require some form of action
Budding screenwriters take note.
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Impressive body of work
I came across an encouraging obituary.
Stories that go on forever
Creators don’t like people saying that only 1 episode matters. The creator says, it all matters (They also tell the picky fans to get a life). Scope. Some like their series to never end.
One part after the other that continues the story on and on.
To revise or not to revise
Writing is a catch-22, but I’m not talking ’bout the film or novel on which a film is based. Catch-22 … Continue reading To revise or not to revise
A writer with strong motivation is a storm force
Motivation can be an issue for a writer if not on assignment. It’s possible for a writer not on assignment … Continue reading A writer with strong motivation is a storm force
Getting the assignment done on time
One of the pressures of being on “assignment” is getting the job done on time. It requires a little foresight … Continue reading Getting the assignment done on time
Approaching publishers with the picture book idea
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been writing a children’s short story, originally intended for a picture book. The … Continue reading Approaching publishers with the picture book idea
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