9 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block
Almost every author has had a day when the words just won’t surface. You stare at a blank page until sweat crops your brow or inner frustration makes you want Read More …
Category: Writing
How the Original Stars Wars Affected Me
There are few things my father did that were good and memorable for me. Perhaps the greatest contribution he ever made that shaped the direction of my life was taking Read More …
Snake!
“Snake!” was something I used to shout in fear whenever I saw one. Now when I shout it, it means, “Hon, bring the camera quick!” During my youth, I recall Read More …
Writing in Layers
Growing up in rural Alabama, I found almost every day during the summer to be an adventure. I spent my days exploring new places on the bluffs, in the fields Read More …
When Destiny Spoke To Me
Words have always fascinated me. Before I was three years old, I was able to read and spell a great number of words. Books attracted me, and my mother read Read More …
Why the Rush to Publish?
With the advent of the Kindle, Nook, iPads, and other wonderful e-readers, an explosion of eBooks has hit the market. A vast number of those books were never edited. Currently, Read More …
Why Outlines Don’t Work For Me
The majority of us were taught in high school and college about how important outlines are for our writing. I don’t disagree with this credo when it comes to writing Read More …
Welcome to 2017!
Blessings to each of you in 2017. It’s hard to believe another year has passed. Some events in 2016 were bizarre, to say the least, but overall a good year. Read More …
Following Your Muse
Sometimes a writer’s muse will do unexpected things with a character or a storyline, but that’s a good thing. Don’t ignore the gentle prodding. Follow. I give you two examples Read More …
Keep the Reader Guessing
Years ago, when I first decided to write “seriously,” I submitted a lot of short stories to science fiction/fantasy magazines. Sadly, a lot of those publications are now defunct. But, Read More …