Short Stories: 10 Tips for Creative Writers. This is a fantastic read. The points are short and easily digestible, but … More
Category: tips
Stories Need to Mean Something
I came across this post on Dan Renfro’s blog and was immediately struck by the truth of it. He was … More
It Adds Up
Another month! Phew! Wow that went by fast. It’s been a full month, to be sure, but I still wish … More
Writing Versus Editing
One of the biggest things I struggle with in my writing is this: writing versus editing. I am something of … More
Nobody Tells Beginners…
I recently came across a video by Ira Glass (this video: http://vimeo.com/24715531) and he talks briefly about what it’s like for … More
A Game of Drones
Of the many challenges I’ve faced as an writer, perhaps the greatest has been merging my love of classical literature … More
Shaping Characters
It’s been a pretty busy week, but I managed to set some time aside and really dig back into my … More
It isn’t hard to smile
I found this on another blog. It made me smile as I was reading it. I think there are so … More
The Little Pleasures
I’m sure it’s been remarked upon before, but after setting down the proverbial pen for the evening, I realised that … More
Your Platform
So I guess I’m someone who’s a bit old fashioned when it comes to writing a book. I don’t have … More