Category: Writing Discipline

Time Again for My Favorite Old Soapbox

In the end, there is only one thing the writer can do. There is one accomplishment that is wholly under his control. There is only…

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There Are Parts of It That Are Weak

I've seen it dozens of times, in my own work and that of my peers. After finishing three drafts of a story there are parts…

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Another Mystical Consideration

Following my last post, I've got one other mystical consideration for you as you work to live as a writer*. There needs to be attention…

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A Mystical Consideration

It is uncommon for me to do this – forgive and bear with me as I wax mystical. It is critical to your creative work…

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A Round-up…of Facts about the Daily Effort of Writing Fiction

If after a few attempts a particular sentence or section is not working, delete it. Following this maxim has never let me down. The remaining…

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