Author Archive: tyunglebower
Don’t Practice Not Writing
Writing methods, as with any creative endeavor are for the most part, “to each his own.” No one creative process is superior to another. Advice is just that, advice. Advice from successful people may carry a bit more weight for a time, and it may help you a great deal. Yet no matter who gives it, …
Nanowrimo This Way Comes
I mentioned before that I’d once again be doing Nanowrimo this year, but that I’d be going for rebel status. In other words, not technically following the rules, but using the time anyway to get things done and maybe meet some people online. I’m talking about it now, because Thursday I have another Open Letter …
It’s Not Always the Author’s Business.
When I write fiction, I’m more of a planner. Yet even I don’t know everything about the worlds or characters I create. There are authors who do detailed character sketches and outlines of their settings. I do that sometimes, but not usually. And even when I do it, I don’t necessarily have a bunch of …
Subtraction is a Plus.
When I’m writing the first few drafts of a fiction piece, I find it much easier to take things away than to add them. That isn’t to say taking away is always easy. I can fall in love with my stuff as much as the next writer. But if I get to a “done” type of …
An Open Letter to My First Internet Friend
For the purposes of this open letter, the subject will be addressed as Courtney. –Ty Dear Courtney, You may remember me if you stopped to think about it, I don’t know. I wouldn’t be surprised or too offended if you didn’t though. Until I happened to read about your obscure hometown last year, I hadn’t …
Ty Unglebower 