Hints, how-to’s and inspiration on the art and craft of writing fiction, nonfiction, memoir and poetry
I may be the only woman in America who doesn’t think Tom Cruise is hot–but even I have to admit he had a certain charm in Risky Business. There’s just something appealing about a man singing and dancing in his tighty-whities (or even brownie-wownies) without self-conscious regard dampening his sudden burst of authentic happiness. As … More Foxy Writer Chick: Writing As Risky Business
When I read that (Stephen King’s) passage, I knew that was me. I have manuscripts in a drawer. And yes, I wrote whenever I had a spare moment, but it was never enough. It’s not easy raising three boys to men when their father works ungodly hours. It’s not easy caring for an elderly father who lives under your roof. And then there were health issues–most of them manifesting themselves as a result of my (teaching) career. … More Foxy Writer Chick: #Iamawriter
Whatever you think of Big Brother, The Patriot Act, watch lists, cameras on every corner, the TSA, the NSA, the FBI or any other combination of letters formed in the interest of local, state and national security–the one thing we can all agree on is… … More Murder Porn, Big Brother, and the Runaway Blimp
But what about cultivating a trusted group of writers with whom you can talk shop, depend on for critiquing or beta reading, or simply share the emotional journey of the submissions process?
How do you find your poetry or prose-posse? … More Finding Your Writers’ Group
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