Should I be a writer? When questioned, some professional writers answer in the negative and state. They’re probably wrong. The short answer is yes, but a yes wouldn’t convince me so I doubt it would be a sufficient answer for anyone who has questioned the value of her creations. But I believe a more thorough […]
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Fiction and nonfiction writing are related, but they differ in important ways. By knowing how they differ, we can adapt our writing to fit the need of fiction and nonfiction. I often wonder whether writer’s block is something that afflicts unexperienced writers more than experienced ones. I know I am struck with a case of
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Pay attention. Many of us have heard that command throughout our lives. In art, tuning your attention to specific details is extremely important. If you have ever heard of Zen, you have likely wondered what it is. If you haven’t heard of Zen, I can’t help you and no one can. For the helpable, Zen
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When I was younger, I had the perception that authors sat down to write books with no story outline and no plan for what would occur in the book. I thought it was the case that to do any planning beforehand would stifle the creativity of writing, making the story uninteresting and wooden in the
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I launch the first edition of How to Write Good with a brief look into why people enjoy stories and what why people love stories and the power of storytelling. If you enjoy this episode, here are some others you might find interesting: On Modern Art, On Creativity and Imagination, On the Purpose of Art,
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For those of you aspiring to be writers and writers you have never tried before, I have one piece of advice that I believe will improve your writing significantly: write poetry. I believe poetry provides the writer a unique opportunity for expression. Because poetry is not marketable (okay, barely marketable), you will not be tempted
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