Category Archives: Writing
Writers and Observation
Observation is a crucial skill for the writer. That’s a given. However it is so much a given that it is almost hallow advice. Almost like saying a writer must write. Many will ask “what does it mean, (and not mean) to be observant in life, from the perspective of improving one’s writing?” I think …
Fan Fiction
Yesterday afternoon, after about six weeks of writing, including one major overhaul that was tiring, and a week or so of editing and formatting, I submitted a story to the 2012 Winkie Con Oz Fiction contest. I could have probably edited it for another month and never felt like it was quite ready. But, that …
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 …
Ty Unglebower 