Author Archive: tyunglebower
What to Write in an Age of MAGA.
My novels consist of: -A story where a Greek God visits Earth. -A snowed-in cozy murder mystery. -A woman with the power to actually see promises. -President James Garfield in the afterlife. -A piece so experimental, sometimes even I have to refer to my old notes to remember what I was thinking exactly. -A group …
Long Day’s Journey into Process
I have never rushed my work. Most of my novels took 11-12 months to write, and another six months or so of proofreads and edits. A few of the early ones did not even get that far until I set the rough draft aside for two months to let it “rest” in my head. Though …
Art(TISTS) Heal
Doesn’t Matter what kind,. To be in the proximity of other artists committed to the creative act is a balm unmatched in most other aspects in a creatives life. Healing, life affirming, increasing the depth of field of our spiritual vision. Last week, I experienced all of the above as I took part in the …
Can You Be A Non-Fiction Pantser?
In the world of fiction writing, you’ll often encounter the terms “pantser” and “plotter.” have used them myself on this website before. To remind those who may not know, the former refers to someone who prefers to write without a plan or outline, just flying by “the seat of their pants,” hence the term. As …
I Will Write A Novel Again
That title might sound as mundane and redundant as it does off and confusing. After all, this is the place where I talk about writing, particularly fiction, on as close to weekly basis as I can. The post immediately previous to this one mentions ideas for fiction, and whether to follow them. Most of the …
Ty Unglebower 