Writing is a craft. It’s not a mystical state. It’s not a single emotion. It is craft. I like to[…]
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Tag: Writers at Work
A Writing Exercise Courtesy of Harlan Ellison
I have a writing exercise for you. I’d like you to produce a short story using the premise “The 102-year[…]
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5 Quotes from Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin is author of 21 Inspector Rebus novels along with 20 others. He’s also written plays, graphic novels, short[…]
Read more15 Famous Rejection Slips
Rejection slips are part of a writer’s landscape. All authors get them at one time or another, and they usually[…]
Read moreAdvice from J K Rowling
When J K Rowling spotted a Twitter comment from @beauty_jackson that read: “HEY! YOU! You’re working on something and you’re[…]
Read moreLee Child on writing and research
A while back I asked Lee Child a question. Not in person, but via a Goodreads author promotion, and he[…]
Read moreProlific writers
According to Guinness World Records, L. Ron Hubbard is credited with having the most published works by one author (1,084).[…]
Read moreJ K Rowling on rejection slips (and more!)
A fascinating interview with J K Rowling (AKA Robert Galbraith) in The Guardian. J K Rowling on rejection slips: …[…]
Read moreElmore Leonard: 10 Rules for Writers
1 Never open a book with weather. If it’s only to create atmosphere, and not a character’s reaction to the[…]
Read moreSeven things writers should remember
A gentle reminder from Joe Konrath … This post goes out to no one in particular for no particular reason.[…]
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