Myths of the Writing Process
Here’s a list of some myths about the writing process I pulled together to help people distinguish fact from fiction: Myth: My First Draft Will Be My Final Draft Fact: You will likely end up writing several iterations of one draft and then it will transform into something new along the way. The more you […]
Art Imitating Life
I spoke with John Hickman (@loonymoose1), a fellow writer, on twitter about how our experiences influence our writing. It was an important discussion to have, so we each blogged about it! Here’s my take: There’s a popular phrase in writing, “Write What You Know.” That’s all well and good for nonfiction or contemporary fiction and a […]
Writer’s Sketch 6: Agent from the Black Lagoon
“Change it all!” the creature, hunched over a towering pile of papers, shouted. Beneath the desk, my knees clicked together as I accepted my red-blotched manuscript. The wheezing breath timed my flipping as I surveyed the damage. Pages-upon-pages with the dreaded red ‘X’, others trailed with a patchwork of corrections. Swallowing the bullet of air […]
Writer’s Sketch 5: Owners Away, Pets Will Play
The outside becomes exposed for a brief moment, its sweet, clean air enticing my nose. But as soon as wafting scents of animals and summer grass flood my senses, the door closes behind my owners and the lock clicks shut. Finally, the house belongs to me. But what to do? Last time they left it was only […]
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