Today I had a random thought. Most of us have online pals that we’ve never met. And I guess they could be termed simply online acquaintances, or maybe e-friends for short. Honestly, wondering about it never occurred to me before. … Continue reading →
As both an avid reader and fledgling writer, I often consider the naming of chapters. By no means do I consider the practice necessary, nor do I see many authors doing so these days. There are, however, times when I … Continue reading →
Boria It’s Monday at four o’clock in the morning, almost five. I couldn’t sleep so I got up to write a bit. I figured I’d use the time to share some thoughts on writing and life, at least according to … Continue reading →
In thinking about a topic for today’s post, I am reminded why blogging is good for writers. Of all the forms of social media available to us, blogging is the most flexible and the most adaptable to an individual writer’s … Continue reading →
A Reprieve from Drought A knock overheadRain pounds a tin roof – divineThe very earth sighs
Continue reading →While this is no longer fresh news to the internet world, the undisputed suicide of British-born film director and producer Tony Scott has left a distinct sadness in my household. And yet I find inspiration from him still, even as … Continue reading →
Have you ever set a goal for yourself, like, “I’ll finish this story by X date,” and then realized your mind’s gone blank? Yeah, me too. I wanted to have the next chapter of The Night Is a Harsh Mistress … Continue reading →
Yesterday I brought up the value of establishing routine. A. Catherine Noon commented with a good idea, too. She recommends weekly planning, which makes sense; looking at matters within a larger block of time would cut down on the minutia … Continue reading →
Looking upon the clock a short while ago, I found myself appalled that no ideas had surfaced for my blog post today. The concern led me to wonder why this is so, to ponder many of the tips I’ve read … Continue reading →
I’m having so much fun learning to do multi-media presentations that I figured I’d inflict my enjoyment on all of you. 🙂 (Aren’t you lucky?) This is a brief, three-and-a-half minute presentation on how to get a permalink to a … Continue reading →