Monthly Archives: June, 2012
Writing – an ever learning process
Imma: {Looks at Gram over her glasses from her computer chair.} Gram did you see that quote by Robert Frost I was reading the other day? Gram: {Smiles and looks up from her ever-present mending.} Yes, I did. “Education is hanging around until you’ve caught on.” I really like that. Imma: Thanks, Gram. I like …
Go for it with your writing
“If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don’t listen to writers talking about writing or themselves.” Lillian Hellman When writers begin writing or enter into a new genre or even a new writer’s social circle or venue, they often experience wild fear strokes a lack of confidence. Confidence is something built over time with …
You are the master of your own domain
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” Dr. Seuss In other words, you are responsible for your own success. Have you taken …
I am a professional writer
Richard Bach: (Never stop trying. )“A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” Gram and Imma sit in their rockers, mending. . . Imma: You know, Gram, it’s funny how our creative processes work themselves out differently. Many people don’t recognize that you are creative too. Gram: Thank you, Imma, I guess I …
How to make 'Tea'. My Thoughts on the Creative Process
Reblogged from moniquerockliffe: Just about every country has a different way of making tea and just about every person has a different approach to making starting a new story. Coming from a job (dance) that requires visualisation only and not the spoken or written word (unless you’re a repetiteur, a person who records choreography using …
10 Things Not to Say
We found this on a professional website facebook and just had to share here. We have personally heard some of these statements many times. It hurts the worst when it’s family members who say it. It’s amazing how many people misunderstand the life of a writer. While we do not claim to be “professional” writers, we do appreciate …
Flash Fiction Follow-Up
Yesterday, we played with words in what I called a tri-story. You can read it here if you missed it. Some of you had difficulty reading it because it was distracting. That’s ok. It’s point was to play with words and to show that stories are flexible. The turn of a phrase can change the story …
Knitting Patterns and Stories
Gram: Imma, you know, in keeping with our analogy, we could also say the knitting pattern applies to story telling as well. Imma: You’re right Gram! When we write a story, we have to start with a pattern of sorts, don’t we. Gram: Sure, we have to have an idea what kind of book we’re …
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