Tag Archives: Writing
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 …
Oppression and Expression: On Privilege
A rush of inspiration leading to a hastily scribbled lyric or poem on a TGI Friday’s napkin is expression. The first sentence in a year(s) long process of writing an epic 100K word fantasy novel after just as long a time pondering it is also expression. I’ve said before, as recently as the previous post, …
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 …
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 …
Choose to Imagine
We think of imagination as an experience that comes to us–invading our tedious everyday to explode a mundane moment on behalf of our spirit. We tend to forget that while “imagination” is a noun, “imagine” is in fact a verb. And like all verbs, in indicates action. While inspiration or creative revery do exist, (and …
Ty Unglebower 