Okay, so we all know now that being a writer is about actually sitting down and writing. There’s simply no substitute for doing the hard work. If you’ve been following this blog, you know how much I love new storytelling technologies—-but you also know how passionately I feel about the workaday aspect of writing. As…Continue reading Could this smartpen be the best thing for writers since the invention of ink?
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Writers on Writing – Willa Cather on “Making It an Adventure”
In 1921, Willa Cather told an editor for the magazine Bookman that she only worked for two and a half to three hours each day. “If I made a chore of it, my enthusiasm would die,” she said. “I make it an adventure every day.” Like so many other writers, Cather preferred working in the…Continue reading Writers on Writing – Willa Cather on “Making It an Adventure”
How to End a Story
Stories are like relationships: the beginning is always so much fun, and the ending is fraught with turmoil. When I sit down to start a story, the first sentence just sort of comes to me. The second sentence too. If I’m lucky, the third swiftly follows. The inimitable short story writer Kate Braverman once visited…Continue reading How to End a Story
How to Publish a Book – Online Publishing Class
In this six-week course, you’ll learn the ins and outs of publishing in the digital age. What we’ll cover: Traditional versus Independent Publishing: Learn the pros and cons of traditional and independent publishing, and decide which path is right for you. Agents and Editors: What They Do and How to Find Them: Understand the role…Continue reading How to Publish a Book – Online Publishing Class
Fundamentals of Fiction Writing Online Fiction Writing Course
My new online writing class, Fundamentals of Fiction Writing, is now open for enrollment. This is a self-paced, nine-week course. You may begin the class at any time. In this course, you will learn how to write a story or novel using the fundamental building blocks of fiction. The course is divided into nine sections.…Continue reading Fundamentals of Fiction Writing Online Fiction Writing Course