Tag: storytelling
-
Have You Been Writing?
As per usual, it’s been a while since I’ve visited this poor little blog. But, that is life, no? I haven’t been writing. It’s not like I haven’t tried, at least a couple of times, but it’s been 6 (soon to be 7) years since I published anything. That, my friend, is a long drought.…
-
Writing villains…
I’ve done everything I can do so far on my current WIP, so now it’s time to bring out the baddie… I suck at villains. Seems I either steer towards “nice” villains (ha!) or superficial, stereotypical villains. Or, no villains whatsoever… Which, of course, can make for some rather dull reading. Sigh. So, I’m doing…
-
Those Tangly Bits
It wasn’t long ago that she’d come to this place, but she was glad she’d ignored the advice of the so-called experts, and came to the flat, Kansas prairie. There’s something about seeing for miles and miles that can start to work on you. You almost get to the point where you feel like you’re…
-
The Mad Haberdasher?
Note to readers: This is part of my writing practice series. I decided to post as a blog, then I’ll add to my page here to keep all of my practice stuff together. So, don’t be mad as there’s no ending to this, it’s just something fun I did. 😀 “That’s impossible…nobody knows what happened…
-
Book Review!
How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career by James Scott Bell My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you love short stories and want to write them, this book should be on your “buy” list. Bell gives readers practical, easy-to-understand descriptions on how to write short stories that make…
-
So, There Is a Word to Describe The Way I Write!
Two words, to be precise. Methodological Pantser. Check out this video from Ellen Brock, Editor and see if you spot your own writing style. It’s so good to know that there are other crazies out there like myself, lol. This explains so much. I’m finally back writing my story again, and it feels good –…
-
Try. Fail. Try Again. Fail Better. Rinse and Repeat.
I blame fast food. Not only for America’s (and the world’s) waistlines, but for our inability to be patient. To wait. I’m sure there are other culprits. Social media. Phone apps. Electricity. Yes. Electricity. Think about it. Turn a switch, instant light. Well. Maybe “instant gratification” isn’t always a bad thing… Anyway, on to my…
-
And she’s back…again…
With her tail between her legs…oh, wait… Seriously though, how is everyone? I’m still writing for clients, with this poor little blog – among other writing projects – taking a back seat. Not good! Oh well…I’m back to it, and so hope to finally get in the habit of posting here more often. Current project…
-
Look at me…I’m on a roll!
About a month since I last visited this lonely little blog. I’m on a roll! Anyway, how’s things in your world, dear reader? My fiction writing life is pretty much non-existent…my client writing life is in charge. Why? Choices, I’m afraid. So does that mean I’m giving up writing fiction? Hell no! As always, it…
-
How Important is Your Writing?
Writing can be such a mind game for many of us. How do you get past the roadblocks you throw out for yourself?