Because everyone loves a good story
Too Much Carpe Diem
Do you ever find that summer is supposed to be a relaxing time of year, but it turns out to be the most hectic, frenetic season of all? All the “relaxing” we intend to do throughout the year gets piled into a few short…
Lifelong Passion vs Side Hustle
What do you do when your side hustle (or your busy schedule or your lack of motivation) seems to be crushing your lifelong passion? How do you make time for everything you’d like to do?
I may not have all the answers, but I’ll share what’s helping me at the moment with these very questions.
In Pursuit of Publication
Writing is hard work, but do you know what’s harder? Getting that writing traditionally published. Discover a few behind-the-scenes lessons I’ve learned in pursuit of publication.
Adorning the Dark: Introduction
If you’ve heard of Andrew Peterson, you’ll probably know he’s a Christian singer/songwriter. But did you know he’s also a writer?
Whether you’re new to the AP scene or whether you’ve been a fan for decades, this next series will have something to offer you. We’ll be looking at his new(ish) book “Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making.” It’s as good as the title suggests, offering all kinds of insight to all kinds of endeavors. Want to know more? Check out today’s brief introduction in which I tell the tale of my growing obsession with all things Andrew Peterson.
Something Worth Writing About
Ever feel like you’re just plumb out of inspiration? I sure do. At times like those, where do you turn? To TV? Books? Ice cream?
One of the most wonderful sources of inspiration is actually just outside your front door, so strap on your hiking boots and join me for an adventure in the wild and in writing!
(You’ll also see loads of pictures from my trips to Yosemite National Park, and I know you won’t want to miss out on those views!)
On Writing, Part 2A: The Writer’s Tools
Every trade has its tools, and the craft of writing is no different. King proposes that the writer needs to have various tools handy, and the less the writer consciously thinks about using them, the better. This week we look at the two most common (and important) tools in the box.
And lest you think this advice is for would-be novelists only, think again. It applies just as much to writers of day-to-day correspondences. Also, it adds fuel to the fire of those who already feel anger when reading sloppily-worded billboards.
Grammar police, ye be warned.
On Writing, Part 1: King’s History
And so it begins.
This week we start to examine Stephen King’s _On Writing_. (Please hold your applause until the end of the performance.) This masterful book of million-dollar writing advice begins with the harrowing tale of young Stevie King, a child who suffers many pains and woes.
If you’re squeamish, read the first section with one eye closed and the other squinted. Otherwise, I think you’ll enjoy the backstory for one of America’s creepiest storytellers.
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