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Respect the Writing Process, But…
“Honoring the process,” is either a mantra in the world of the artist, or a cliche, depending on one’s perspective. Perhaps it alternates. One thing is clear; this exhortation is ubiquitous. Actually, right or wrong, the anecdotal survey suggests that it more often arrives in either form within the sphere of those who struggle to …
What to Write in an Age of MAGA.
My novels consist of: -A story where a Greek God visits Earth. -A snowed-in cozy murder mystery. -A woman with the power to actually see promises. -President James Garfield in the afterlife. -A piece so experimental, sometimes even I have to refer to my old notes to remember what I was thinking exactly. -A group …
Long Day’s Journey into Process
I have never rushed my work. Most of my novels took 11-12 months to write, and another six months or so of proofreads and edits. A few of the early ones did not even get that far until I set the rough draft aside for two months to let it “rest” in my head. Though …
I Will Write A Novel Again
That title might sound as mundane and redundant as it does off and confusing. After all, this is the place where I talk about writing, particularly fiction, on as close to weekly basis as I can. The post immediately previous to this one mentions ideas for fiction, and whether to follow them. Most of the …
What Is Space Opera, and Why Am I Writing One?
The term “space opera” is a misnomer to many who are not aquatinted with fiction genres. It is not a stage production of grand characters singing arias set in a space backdrop. Such an opera may exist, but I am not well read on the topic. In the case of space opera, we’re talking about …
Ty Unglebower 