Monthly Archives: May 2018

Is Your Sex Scene Worthwhile?

Posted on May 27, 2018 by joshlangston

When working with beginning novelists and reviewing their work, I’m often tasked with reading their very first sex scenes. One might be tempted to say, “You lucky dawg! You get to jump straight to the good stuff.” But, one would … Continue reading →

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Revisiting thoughts from the past…

Posted on May 20, 2018 by joshlangston

This has been a tough week, for meeting editing commitments and dealing with the loss of a beloved brother. So, rather than let the week go by without a post, I’m doing a remake of one I first cranked out five … Continue reading →

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Taken By Surprise

Posted on May 13, 2018 by joshlangston

I’m writing this the day after my brother died. I tell myself I’m doing it because I need to meet a deadline. I tell myself I need to do it because something positive surely will come of his passing. I’m … Continue reading →

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Change Your Story’s Clothing

Posted on May 6, 2018 by joshlangston

Every writer I know has come up with a story idea at one time or another which they like, but which just doesn’t seem strong enough to warrant the effort needed to write it. Still, chucking the idea into the … Continue reading →

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