Stepping into Stories, One Word at a Time
Writing is a solitary task. It involves sitting down in your writing space and opening a computer or a notebook and putting words to the page. Sometimes this is easy, beautiful, and wonderful. And then there are moments of pure struggle where you feel like the words are being pried out of you with... Continue Reading →
“Remember: Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow after your characters have run by on their way to incredible destinations.”Ray Bradbury The grayness of February is gone. February always sticks out to me as the coldest month of the year, but we had some surprisingly warm weather mid-February. It was a nice reprieve, and... Continue Reading →
“Go for broke. Always try and do too much. Dispense with safety nets. Take a deep breath before you begin talking. Aim for the stars. Keep grinning. Be bloody-minded. Argue with the world. And never forget that writing is as close as we get to keeping a hold on the thousand and one things–childhood, certainties,... Continue Reading →
I am finding these posts so inspirational for myself, and I want to keep sharing them in case more people enjoy them. That being said, I don't think a week is enough time for me to always turn around a story in response to this type of post. So instead of placing more rules on... Continue Reading →
“As for ‘Write what you know,’ I was regularly told this as a beginner. I think it’s a very good rule and have always obeyed it. I write about imaginary countries, alien societies on other planets, dragons, wizards, the Napa Valley in 22002. I know these things. I know them better than anybody else possibly... Continue Reading →
“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.”Lloyd Alexander Last week, I shared some photography on my blog and inspired writers to take in those images and write. Some of you did, and that made me so happy! I’m glad that my words and post inspired you to write. It... Continue Reading →
Of Worlds Forgotten 