Many writers tell you to set aside some time every day to write, no matter how small a space you can carve out. But should you? Is it really necessary […]
On Writing
Posts about the craft of writing
Writing With a Day Job
Did you know that around 95% (maybe more) of writers support their writing habit with a day job? Here’s how you handle writing on top of a full-time job. It’s […]
Writing the Unreliable Narrator
I got this idea from reading the latest issue of Writer’s Digest, so fair warning! Jane K. Cleland says unreliable narrators have been around since before Arabian Nights was written. […]
Inspire Yourself
It happens to all of us once in a while: you just don’t feel the old muse inspiring you. But what–if anything–can you do about it? Here are some of […]
Showing vs Telling
I’m sure you’ve heard that you should “show” instead of “telling” in your writing. But what, exactly, does this mean and how do you do it? “He felt angry” is […]
What is Conflict in a Story?
I have a lot of trouble making sure I have enough conflict in my plots. I tend to like “caper” stories, where the characters proceed in a fairly orderly fashion […]
The Writer’s Toolkit
What am I writing on and with, you ask? I’ve been a Mac user for a couple of decades now, since a PC fan blew and lost a manuscript! I’ve […]
What I’m Reading: Slushpile Memories
I’m reading an interesting little booklet by Kevin J. Anderson, entitled Slushpile Memories: How NOT to Get Rejected. I’m hoping it will give me some solid suggestions to improve my […]
Quills Conference Part 2
Another good session at the Quills Conference was “Short Story Prep & Submission” by President-Elect John M. Olsen. Polishing Your Text – when it comes to writing tools to polish […]
Quills Conference
The League of Utah Writers recently had a hybrid convention. I “attended” virtually and, though I’d have liked to have been there in person for some of the sessions that […]