How Not To Write

I’ve had a few people lately who have asked me why I don’t use my real name on this site. I’ve certainly thought about it from time to time, especially as I’ve been blogging under an semi-anonymous identity for about eight years now (six years on another site and two years here). It [...]

Today, I’m going to share the six reasons I’m using to finish a story that’s been hanging around this last month with no movement whatsoever. The reasons are fairly particular to this story, but after I wrote them down I thought they might be helpful to others.
About the Story
The first thing you should know [...]

A writer can be something of a sponge, soaking up the ideas and personalities of others and regurgitate them on the page. However, while waiting for the right moment, those bits mingle with the thoughts of the author and sometimes they take on a life of their own. This can steer the writer [...]

As I write, I find that the more I focus my attention on the quiet moments produced by a life of reflection the happier I am, the more I feel at peace. This is not to imply that I am passive. As ever, I am a passionate soul who desires trial by fire [...]

So often, the literary mind strays toward larger country, places where the voice can be heard far and wide. We dream about being bestsellers or winning prizes, but today I want you to think about what your skill can accomplish in your own neighborhood.
Now, something you should know is that I love ruins. [...]