Insensitivity
My sister asked me one of the most inconsiderate questions one can ask a writer. It gave me pause. And a tingling in my hand. Must. Control. Fist.
Writers and Editors
They say every writer needs an editor. And I say they are right. Whoever they are.
Thick Skin
One of the first pieces of advice any writer receives from other, “more seasoned” writers is to develop a thick skin. As if you could just go to the store and buy one. Wait, can you?
Writing Myths, Part 2
Today’s lesson in writing mythology is fueled by Hollywood, passed down to film and television viewers. Writer at desk tears out hair, rips paper from typewriter, crumples, tosses into [...]
Writing Myths, Part 1
It’s quite possible that Ricky Rat stole my list of awesome blog topics and is now sitting in front of his computer, waiting for inspiration so he can crank out a book from one of the ideas he [...]
