I remember the first few times I was asked what I “did” after I went to full time writing. I was all nervous and the words stuck on my tongue as I strangled out, “I’m a writer”. It generally led to pleasant conversation and I was amazed by how much I had in common with [...]
As a writer, you absolutely need to go buy a copy of Booklife: Strategies and Survival Tips for the 21st Century Writer . I’m serious. Without a doubt it is the most current, helpful and inspiring book I’ve ever read on the subject. Jeff Vandermeer has set the bar for the next decade of “How [...]
One of my most favorite books of all time is How To Be A Gentleman : A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy . In the years that I have owned this book, it has taught me things I did not know, and confirmed other things that I thought to be true.
There are a lot of [...]
You can be a writer for a day! Intrigued? Read on.
All It Takes…
All it takes is a little commitment. Just a little because you’re going to be a writer for one day. That’s all.
Today, just for today you’re going to write. Don’t think about tomorrow, or next week or how long it is going to [...]
It really is a most basic question. Since it is the foundation for what you do, when was the last time you thoughtfully considered the question? If you are unclear about why it is that you are traveling down this road then maybe it is time to stop and smell the roses.
You write because…
You have [...]
