Hints, how-to’s and inspiration on the art and craft of writing fiction, nonfiction, memoir and poetry
I grew up in Minnesota with a sister who was five years older than me, a mother who regarded me as an accessory, and a dad who traveled for business. And then we moved to Maryland, but our new home wasn’t friendly like the Midwest. As far has having a sister went, the age gap … More Writers, Artists, Musicians, Players and Loners
Back when I was a fixture at Madam Wong’s West in Santa Monica and a frequent flyer at the Whiskey a Go-Go in West Hollywood, Henry Rollins was fronting his band “Black Flag” into the annals of hardcore punk history. His band’s fliers papered telephone poles from Long Beach to the San Fernando Valley. Still, … More #writer4life #goals #2018istheyear
The mad rush of Christmas is on and maybe your writing is taking a hit. So if you’re feeling less than inspired these days, here are five writing prompts to get you focused and writing. Remember, freewriting is a judgment-free zone. Write for a set amount of time and see what wonderful new paths your … More Freewrite Friday – December 15 2017
If you’re a writer, you should be familiar with Writer’s Digest. And if you’re a subscriber, you know the buzz that comes from pulling the latest issue out of your mailbox. Always a happy surprise. Not quite like finding a stack of letters from every single agent you’ve queried saying they’ll do anything to rep … More #booksforwriters CREATING CHARACTERS
It’s getting close to Thanksgiving and you might be feeling as dry as your Aunt’s turkey. If that’s the case, here are five writing prompts to help you on your way. This month’s focus is on characters. Feel free to use the tag-line prompt or not… Remember, freewriting is just balls to the wall writing. … More Freewrite Friday – November 2017
Foxy Writer Chick 