Category Archives: Writing
Writing Update
Today I wanted to share with my readers a brief update on my writing projects and plans. I like to keep people in the loop about what I’m doing, just to show that I don’t just talk about writing, but actually do it. To begin with, the third draft of my light-fantasy novel Flowers for Dionysus …
Enter Stage Write
Those of you who follow me on Twitter, or who may know me from elsewhere probably already know that I am once again cast in a play. As the About Me section of this website indicates, and as I have mentioned more than once in my entries here, theatre is one of my passions, and …
Stop Torturing Your Characters
I use Tweetdeck. For the unfamiliar, it is a desktop application that allows you to view your Twitter feed in a live stream. It also gives you the option of setting up specific columns which will feed to you in real time Tweets from anyone that contain certain keywords or hashtags of your choosing. One …
Down with BIC: Why “Butt in Chair” Isn’t THE Answer
“The first secret to good writing is BIC. Butt In Chair.” Among writers there is an endless list of endorsements for this allegedly clever statement. The precept is ingrained to such a deep degree into the collective subconscious of writers the world over that it is held by many to be as sacrosanct as writers must read. Yet, …
Coming Attractions: Trailers as Inspiration
Movie trailers are manipulative and I know it. Out of sequence line cuts that appear to say something different than the real movie scene would say. Pop music. Flashes of iconic imagery that have little to do with the plot. Famous people scantily clad. There is an element of deception at play. Often a movie’s …
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