Category: Creative Process/Craft
Five Myths of Creative Writing #2
The Myth: Writing good fiction requires talent. It is like playing the piano well or being a good golfer. You really have to be born…
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Five Myths of Creative Writing #1
The Myth: Writing good fiction is a mysterious process. It's an art and we can't really define how it works or why it works. Writing…
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Don’t try to be a better writer than you need to be.
I am currently in a workshop with Dan Barden. Here is one thing Dan said last week: “Don't try to be a better writer than…
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An Interview with Fritz Merkel
My great-grandfather was Fritz Merkel of Peoria, Illinois. If you are really into mid-twentieth century duck decoys of the Midwest (and if you are, you…
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The Absolute Worst Thing That Could Happen
Steve is a friend of mine. He is also an improv and stand-up comic. A couple of weeks ago we were having lunch at a…
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