The new year is a springboard of possibilities. As the coming year approaches we often take stock of ourselves, our goals and accomplishments, and where we might have fallen short.
The freshness of a coming year encourages us to step forward with renewed energy and focus. I don’t mean diet and exercise, although I strongly […]
An interesting event is taking place in the month of November. It’s National Novel Writing Month, (NaNoWriMo). There’s a challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. Now, 50,000 words isn’t really enough for a novel, but it’s a very good start.
Although November is always a busy time for me, I’ve […]
Writing groups can provide valuable insight and ideas. As writing is a solitary endeavor, a writing group can also offer social stimulation, coaxing you away from your hermitage.
But what does a writing group do?
Every group is different. Some are genre specific, others are open to all forms of writing. Some writers are looking […]
Surrounded by more than one hundred like-minded individuals, captured by the air of excitement, I attended the 11th Word on the Lake Writers Festival. The line-up of presenters was impressive, the workshops, and panel discussions informative.
Writing is a solitary endeavor. When I feel stuck or low on energy, my solution is to take pen and […]
I’ve been writing about memoirs lately, and encouraging folks to give it a try. If it seems too daunting, it might be helpful to treat your memoir as a series of short stories with a connecting thread.
Or, just write short stories. The charm of a short story is, of course, that it’s short, and […]
I shared an office with a co-worker. When I arrived at work, I’d say hello, and sometimes, how are you. When he held up his hand and pointed to the first finger, my heart sank. “Well first of all….”
To much information. I was looking for fine, or could be better, not five short stories punctuated […]
After a quiet winter, spring has brought with it a series of exciting developments and events. You may notice that there’s a new page on this website, Author to Readers. This is a way to purchase The Solstice Conspiracy, ebook and audiobook directly. I’m excited to have the audiobook available. Although written for a younger […]
Memoir writing relies on memory. As you know, everyone remembers events differently. Since this is your memoir, you go with what you remember. It doesn’t hurt to check in with others, but in the end, it’s your story.
Your experiences are neatly stored like memory in a computer. But accessing these events can be tricky. […]
I’ve been writing about different aspects of the writing process for awhile, but what to do with your finished work? Do you search for a publisher? Self publish? Store your work in a drawer?
There have been so many changes in the world of publishing, that it’s difficult to keep up. My feeling is that […]
