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Category Archives: Writing
Gender vs World View
I had no idea gender could impact something as common and ordinary as giving directions. I now realize, it does. Though I’ve always claimed to know that men and women see the world differently, it never occurred to me such differences … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Writing
Tagged common sense, directions, female, frustrated, gender, logging truck, lost, male, Miata, sad puppy, Walmart, world view
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Not So Famous Last Words
Those who know me, or have read my books, likely assume I’m more interested in humor than I am in the dark and morbid. And they’re right. Which is not to say I haven’t dabbled in the no giggle genres. … Continue reading
Posted in editing, Guest posts, Writing
Tagged editors, engraving, epitaph, famous last words, gallows humor, grave marker, gravestones, headstones, humor, last laugh, morbid humor, mortality, obit, obituary
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Where Newbies Go Wrong
Here’s the thing: anyone can write a book. The only limitation I can think of is a complete inability to communicate. Stephen Hawking, by the way, produced at least a half-dozen books after losing the ability to speak due to … Continue reading
Posted in editing, Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged advice for novelists, backstory, beginning writer, character, criticism, critique, dialog, edit, flash fiction, narration, novel, plot, short story, Stephen Hawking, stereotype, writers group, Writing
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From Short Story to Novel–Part Two
The story of Scott and Daphne, plus assorted lizards, faires, and other odd creatures continues. If you missed part one, you probably ought to go back and read it now. Here’s your handy-dandy link: Click Here! In case you forgot … Continue reading
Posted in editing, novel writing, Writing
Tagged cable TV, creative writing, elves, fairy, fantasy, flash fiction, humor, novel writing, novelette, novella, short fiction, short novel, short story, suspense, TV, TV show, unicorn, Writing
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Shameless Self-Promotion!
Every week, for about five years now, I’ve posted something about writing. I’ve strayed a couple times, but the bulk of my posts have been about the craft. It begs a couple questions: Why do I do it? What’s the … Continue reading
Posted in editing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing
Tagged ebook, ebook formatting, editing, funny textbook, Greeley, Naked Novelist, Naked Truth, new book, new format, price drop, Promotion, publishing, re-release, republish, textbook, Write Naked!, Writing
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