Written by ML Swift
An encouraging interview with Anne Rice, detailed and reviewed point-by-point. Stephen King instructs us to "kill our darlings," while Anne Rice simply states, "If you want to be a writer, WRITE."
Written by Jordan Ricks
I found myself staring at a blank screen this morning and realized why. I didn't pre-think what I was going to write this morning.
Written by Sarah Allen
How do we stand out in the chaotic mess of the internet?
Written by Jordan Ricks
Not a review of the movie! I'm talking about the learning curve in fiction. How steep should a writer make it? There are pros and cons however you do it.
Written by ML Swift
A recap of my night at the NaNoWriMo kick-off dinner in the Big Bend area of Florida. Do writers' groups help or hinder you?
Written by ML Swift
Spellcheck and text abbreviations have turned us into a country of sloppy spellers too lazy to learn our own language and too unaccustomed to catch our mistakes.
Written by ML Swift
Ever wish you could write as mysterious as a cat? So did Edgar Allan Poe. Don't let self-doubt stunt your creativity - overcome your insecurities, set your sights, and capture the essence of your cat!
Written by ML Swift
The next time you’re about to give your darlings a handle, consider who they are. Instead of choosing a John or a Jane, why not take a cue from Melville? Ishmael is a classic.
Written by Jordan Ricks
If you're interested in Vietnam War fiction, this is the book for you.
Written by Jordan Ricks
This isn't so much a book review as thoughts TWoK evoked in me. A bit personal, but if sharing gets you to read this book, I consider it worth it.
Written by Jordan Ricks
It's a bit of a rant, but I actually believe what I'm saying. Come on over and discuss. PG rating, I promise. :)
Written by Jordan Ricks
I'm halfway through Jim Butcher's Codex Alera series. Time to review book three.