Show, Don’t Tell
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” by Anton Chekhov
Year: 2015
WRITE!
“10 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer — Write. Write more. Write even more. Write even more than that. Write when you don’t want to. Write when you do. Write when you have something to say. Write when you don’t. Write every day. Keep writing.” ― Brian Clark
Writing is a habit!
Forget discovery. Think about discipline. Writing is a habit – a physical habit. You can’t wait for the muse – you must just sit down at the same time every day and do your work. Remember Anne Lamott’s fabulous advice: All you need to do is write a shitty first…
Your a writer when….
Tucson Festival of Books
It was a great weekend of fun and learning. The Tucson Festival of Books took place last Saturday and Sunday. It was awesome. I got to talk to Iris and Roy Johansen-authors, Candace Havens-author & editor, Larissa Ione-author, Brenda Novak-author, Catherine Coulter-author, and so many more. They were all generous…
Ever have one of those days?
Set me down in front of a computer and I can produce a story to entertain and amuse. But ask me to create a website — my palms sweat, my heart beats like a bass drum, and a headache ensues. My website imploded and a new one must be designed. Come…