A scene at its most basic is simple action that occurs in one place and time. We’ve all heard that definition. But if you are reading this, you’re probably not really wondering what a scene is, but how to write a successful scene. And the answer to that is a little more complicated. I think […]
Writing Compelling Scenes: by Angie Powers Read More »
There’s an old saying, “Write What You Know.” But author Ken Kesey, who wrote One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, said it best: “Write about what you don’t know about what you know.” In other words, explore past the edges of what is comfortable and familiar, and get to know something new and unexpected. I’ve
What you don’t know about what you know: by Devi Laskar Read More »
I’ve come across some old notebooks that I kept as a graduate student and I’m so happy to read through them again: lots and lots of great tips and strategies from professors who are also acclaimed writers who have consistently written and published amazing books. I’m going to take a few days this coming
More W.O.W: By Devi Laskar Read More »
So many books have been written on the art of writing, on the resistance to actually doing the writing rather than talking about doing the work required to be a writer. There are books about finishing a novel in a year to finishing your outline for your novel in a year. It’s enough, well, to
Habits are Not Just for Nuns: By Devi Laskar Read More »
I’ve become an avid follower of the hashtag #amwriting on Twitter. Writers typically use it to indicate they’re currently in the process of writing, although some add it to anything they post about the practice of writing. Of course, a lot of #amwriting tweets are structured around the verb phrase “am writing,” e.g., “I #amwriting
#amwriting on Twitter: By James Black Read More »
I have written in many places, Italy, Spain, France, and Greece. Before I was a writer, I jotted itineraries and restaurant notes in my day planner. In London, where I lived for twelve years, I prepped myself for my future unknown writing career by pushing the babies’ pram down to the John Keats library where
Writing Places: guest blog by Judith Nasse Read More »
Truth be told, until recently I was not too far off from being the star of one of the “hoarders” reality television shows – I didn’t have stuff in every conceivable corner of my house, but as a writer and artist, I did save every scrap of paper with the idea that I could “make
Cleaning House: by Devi Laskar Read More »
This evening I will meet with my writing group to discuss the overhaul of my manuscript. Did it work? Is it better than the earlier version, worse or just different? What’s missing? What doesn’t make sense? What threads did I start and neglect to finish? Do they buy it? Did they love it? What will
Letter to Myself: Remembering What You Love About Your Writing: by Elizabeth Stark Read More »
From the time I was small, I always thought I ought to be writing, but for much of my life, I tried to be realistic and deny any fancy thoughts of myself. So, when it came to reading Angelina Ballerina to my daughter, with all that pink glitter of the sticker books and the
Jete! : Guest Blog by Melanie Lee Read More »
In this age of multi-tasking and trying to do too much, it is no wonder that we as writers are sometimes overwhelmed by choices. We have so many half-finished novels sitting in our desk drawers, so many great short stories or poems that need a good once over. But there isn’t enough time in
Love the One You’re With: by Devi Laskar Read More »
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