Learning how to write fiction take one consistent action - writing fiction. We cannot become writers by reading books about writing. We cannot listen to lecture. Granted, both of these are useful and reading good fiction weaves its way into our own work. But ultimately nothing will take the place of writing and Failing Miserably! That's right - failure is part of the game.
Continue reading...11 June 2009
On June 1, 2009 I committed to chasing a few major goals the way a starving coyete chased down a bunny. I'm doing okay. I realize, however, that I've bitten more than I can chew. Three writing goals involving significant progress on three huge projects? Jeez,
Continue reading...7 June 2009
Remember that old saying about doing all things in moderation? It may be good advice for alcohol abusers, but when it comes to writing it is not true. Writing takes a lot of time - period.
Continue reading...25 April 2009
What makes a Great Screenplay? There's as many answers to that question as there are script-readers in Hollywood; and
Continue reading...14 April 2009
As someone who has spent the last four months revising a novel, I so wish accomplishing such a feat was true...
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22 July 2009
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