What You Need To Know To Create A Work of Art Before you put pen to paper, fingers to keyboard, or whatever medium you’re using, you need to ask yourself some difficult questions. The Myth Of Fame and Glory “Why am I doing this?” If it’s for fame and glory, think again. Chances are very unlikely that […]
Daydreaming Feeds The Soul
… And Pays Off In Adulthood From the time I was born, daydreaming has been part of my life. I was raised with the assurance that I could be whatever I wanted to be. Mine was the childhood of possibilities. It was a promise offered by the 70’s, the era in which I spent my […]
“Fictional Speech,” She Said
Keeping the Conversation Alive. Part of being a good writer is also being a good reader. I stand by my conviction that it is impossible to be a truly good writer unless you read. A lot. I’m an avid reader. It’s how I learned to be a good writer. I have read hundreds of books. […]
How To Write A Great Novel
Before you put pen to paper, fingers to keyboard, or whatever medium you’re using, you need to ask yourself some difficult questions. “Why am I doing this?” If it’s for fame and glory, think again. Chances are very unlikely that you’re going to be the next John Grisham, Stephen King or Dan Brown. Chances are […]