Write it better
I’m a writer now, but before I settled into writing I was a librarian, a job that required almost constant interaction with a multitude of people from all walks of life…. Read more »
Category: Writing
Screenplay/novel comparison
I should be writing this morning, but… I write both screenplays and novels. They feel very different to write, and each has its own challenges and rewards when it comes… Read more »
The little voice
You know how it is. You work, and work, and work some more. But since there’s always more that needs to be done, you feel you’ve accomplished nothing. I have… Read more »
The vote – sad, mad, and confused
Okay, I’ll admit it. I was sad, mad, and confused. We had the movie making class last night. Four scripts were up for the vote. Two by the instructor and… Read more »
Welcome to the GFP club
Now I know what the ‘Glutton For Punishment’ club is all about. I’m taking a class on movie-making. I don’t particularly want to make movies myself, but I do want… Read more »
The Old Library Cafe
I’ve been told the proof is on the way! I can’t wait to hold it in my hands and flip through the pages. The cover has character, don’t you… Read more »
On vacation from writing
I’m on writing vacation until the new year. That doesn’t mean I won’t do any writing, just that I’ll steer clear of those projects that are likely to suck me… Read more »
Switching gears
Writing a novel requires very different mind muscles than those needed to write a screenplay. Which is why I switch back and forth. To grow better, stronger writing muscles. At… Read more »
A different kind of book talk
I finished the first draft of my 6th novel (code name: DTA2) yesterday. It was quite a struggle. I’ve never had a book fight me like this one did. It… Read more »
Clouds
Yesterday was one of those days. No matter how hard I tried I just couldn’t get into writing, and when I took the dog for a walk it was cold… Read more »