You’re thinking about writing a story. Or you’re already writing a story. Do you know what the theme of that story is? And if not, is that a bad thing? According to Chuck Wendig, the most important, and his ‘most favoritest’ question for any writer is: “What is this about?” – what is this story […]
Becoming A Writer – Behind the Scenes
The first flash fiction challenge of the year is finally here – Double drat!!!
I was so looking forward to Chuck Wendig’s flash fiction challenge. I could already see myself spinning some tale of good old-fashioned romance with a bit of steam in the mix. The fact that I would have to do that in one thousand words or less didn’t faze me. It’s called “challenge” for a reason, and […]
Chuck Wendig can kiss my … mind
Write the story YOU would like to read – go where your pain and pleasure are
What if a critic says “you’re far from being a great writer” – when are those words a compliment?
Out of a bad first draft comes my moment of brilliance – This is what I’ll go down in history for
Teardrop – Another marvelous piece of flash fiction
“It Takes Three To Heal” – is that a good name for a sh*tty first draft?
Chuck Wendig’s wisdom – Mega condensed by yours truly – Part 1
I’m writing a series of blog posts based on “The Kick-Ass Writer” by Chuck Wendig. It’s an excellent book packed with witty, sometimes vulgar, sometimes very vulgar, half-out-there-half-right-here writing advice. I love the book and the way it pushes me through some periods of doubt. I recommend you read the whole book at least once. […]
I’m making myself pay for my writing mistakes – does that make me a literary masochist?
You know the saying “Veni, vidi, vici,” right? “I came, I saw, I conquered.” Apparently, that’s what Julius Caesar wrote to the Roman Senate to brag about his swift victory over some poor guy whose name is known only by the most devout historians … and the people who read Wikipedia. Unlike Julius Caesar, I […]