#5onFri: Five Bits of Writing Advice (that Actually Work!)
…for you, one has to respect the pure pragmatism of this line from Jane Austen, from a letter to her sister Cassandra: “I am not at all in a humor…
…for you, one has to respect the pure pragmatism of this line from Jane Austen, from a letter to her sister Cassandra: “I am not at all in a humor…
…topic, all of the novels, short stories, essays, poems, and plays that I had read about this topic were from the American perspective; after all, I am American, and my…
…not, thankfully—and it’s become more and more apparent that it isn’t just global warming we’re dealing with, but climate chaos: heavier rains, more floods and wildfires, longer droughts, and yes,…
…come more easily. Routine can be an enemy to writer’s block. An established routine supports a writer by providing familiarity, comfort, and mental cues that are conducive to writing. Everyone…
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…writes historical fiction and memoir, and is represented by Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary Agency. Connect with Leanne at leannesowul.com, via Facebook at Words From The Sowul, and on…
…Daniel Palmer’s step-by-step approach. Step 1: The Rhino The Rhino is the Big Idea for a story. Nuclear bomb in LA, identity theft, magic school, aliens attack, “I see dead…
…poetry exercises. This book is about doing an honest day’s writing; it’s about doing the work, not just reading about it. At the same time, though, Addonizio doesn’t guilt her…
…These attributes can carry both painful and triumphant histories. Accent, hair texture, eye shape, lip thickness, nose width, and skin color are all legitimate ways to illustrate a character’s racial…
Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brian Leung. We’ll be talking about All I Should Not Tell, a complex family drama full of twists, turns, and mysterious disappearances. Have…