Category Archives: Writing
My Novel: A Progress Report.
Over the weekend I finished the third draft of my novel, Flowers for Dionysus. It’s a pretty exciting time, though there is still much work to be done. This draft didn’t take me too long. Just under eight weeks or so. Right now it comes in at around 120,000 words, which by most research is the high …
Permission Granted: Proceed to Write.
Writers at every stage of development have heard certain advice over and over again. -Show, don’t tell. -Read as much as you can. -Write every single day. -Join a writer’s group. -Avoid passive voice. -Be 90% business person, 10% writer. -Find your voice. -Write what you know. -Believe in yourself. I could add more to …
What Dreams May Come.
I had a rather odd dream last night. I won’t bore you with the details of it, but suffice to say I have been thinking about it repeatedly since waking up. I’d say that happens with about a third of the dreams I recall having. There is that odd image, strange sensation, or inexplicable setting …
My First Writers Salon.
As I mentioned last week, Monday evening would be my first experience in a writers salon. Today I fulfill my promise to tell you all about how it went. I won’t mention the names of the group or any of the group members, of course, because that would be an invasion of privacy. I will …
Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare.
Today I am proud to once again take part in “Happy Birthday Shakespeare“. I am one of many bloggers from all parts of the world who have opted this week to post about William Shakespeare. The folks responsible for the project (do follow the link I provided to learn more) were wise enough to have …
Ty Unglebower 