Category Archives: Writing
Five Things That Discourage New Writers
In the writing world, “beginner” has many definitions. In a sense, we all remain beginners, as the craft is never truly mastered to perfection. But, I’m going to guess that for most the term “beginner” refers to those who are only just now exploring writing. First story, first novel, or just thinking about maybe, kinda …
Where Did You Park?
“Where did you park?” It’s a common enough question, say when people meet a friend for lunch. It’s not usually vital information, but it’s often one of those throw away questions people use as a conversation warms up, I’ve found. “At the Carroll Creek parking deck,” they may answer. Simple question, easy answer. Nothing weird there. But what …
Nanowrimo 2015.
November is approaching, and though you didn’t ask me, I’m sharing that I won’t be doing Nanowrimo this year, for a few reasons. I’ve done it and “won” several times, including the last three years in a row. Each of those three times, it took on a different form than the standard. In 2012 after …
Columbus (Story) Day.
Columbus Day. There is a small but growing movement to discontinue the holiday, given what history suggests was a rather terrible person at the center of the days celebrations. I agree with the sentiment. I’m not here to repeat what others have said on the matter; it’s been done better than I could do today …
Cussing in Fiction
Years ago a (now former) friend of mine agreed, with enthusiasm, to read an early draft of a novel I’d written. (Not the official first one I published this year. I never developed the novel I’m referring to in this story.) I got her address, boxed it up and mailed it, all the while excited …
Ty Unglebower 