A writer’s job is to ask if something is possible and then argue, through their stories, that it can or… Read more The Life Cycle of Fiction
Tag: writerly things
Write All the Words
Something I wish more writers understood is the notion that words are free. The thing nobody wants to admit is… Read more Write All the Words
I’m no poet
And trust me, I know it. But a friend of mine started a 30-days of Poetry challenge this month. So… Read more I’m no poet
When you see it…
It occurs to me that there is a lot I don’t know about the world. I will freely admit this.… Read more When you see it…
Quotables
I have a few dozen stacks of these…
Quotables
And this is why I write. It’s a terrible addiction and a ruthless dragon to chase.
Word of the Day: Veneration
“The triumphant softball coach was treated with all the veneration of a movie star for days following the big game.”… Read more Word of the Day: Veneration
Word of the Day: Kindred
“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many… Read more Word of the Day: Kindred
Word of the Day: Nook
As it happens, I like my Nook and wish I had a nook to read it in! Although I generally… Read more Word of the Day: Nook
Writerly things – Reference sources
Lately I’ve been on a sci-fi/urban fantasy kick. And by lately, I really mean the past few years. It just… Read more Writerly things – Reference sources
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