Every writer has "that" folder on his/her computer. It's the folder where bad stories and bad story ideas go to die. It's the story graveyard. It's where we stuff those stories in hope that one day we'll be better writers and come into those wizard-gifts to weave those bad ideas into bestsellers - I've got … Continue reading “That” Folder
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How to: Attempt Life while Dealing with Obsessions and Distractions
A writer once told me, that in order to write well, the writer must be a little bit obsessed with what he’s writing about. I didn’t give that statement much credit until I started writing. I found it hard to write my first novel from all the scattered notes in my brain. It didn’t draw … Continue reading How to: Attempt Life while Dealing with Obsessions and Distractions
The “Listy” Fiction
I've used the comment "listy" before when giving feedback. What I mean by that is, whatever I'm commenting on feels like a list. The most common is the psychical appearance list. "Bob was six feet tall, had brown eyes, and light brown hair. He wore glasses, khakis, loafers, and a green polo shirt." Okay, I … Continue reading The “Listy” Fiction