I finally finished another draft of a story and am ready to move on to a new project. But before I do, I thought I would share… Read more “The Beveled Glass”
Category: Writing
Finding Freud in My Typos
As an editor, I run into a variety of common errors when I take my trusty blue pen to the work of others. People frequently misspell words… Read more “Finding Freud in My Typos”
The Algorithm of Books: The Mistake of Applying Mathematical Equations to Literature
The world of publishing is a game of chance. This game is played no matter whether you are a writer vying for publication, a publisher taking a… Read more “The Algorithm of Books: The Mistake of Applying Mathematical Equations to Literature”
A Writer’s Top 10 Christmas List
Dear Santa, As a writer and a former English major, my focus may be a bit different from most. But I too have a little Christmas list… Read more “A Writer’s Top 10 Christmas List”
I <3 Fake Corporate Twitter Accounts
I really like the trend of fake corporate social media accounts. Corporate America takes itself way too seriously and the fake accounts are a great opportunity to… Read more “I ❤ Fake Corporate Twitter Accounts”
The Meaning of a Story: Finding Solace in Writing and Reading
A story has meaning and a purpose no matter whether it is fully written (by you or by another) or in the early stages of crafting. A… Read more “The Meaning of a Story: Finding Solace in Writing and Reading”
Narrative Perspective: The Overbearing Narrator
I have noticed an odd trend in some historical fiction books that I have picked up over the past few years. Authors have decided to break the… Read more “Narrative Perspective: The Overbearing Narrator”
Seaside Musings
I’ve spent the past week at the beach with family. And, while I have been on vacation, I have not encountered sufficient quiet time for writing. There’s… Read more “Seaside Musings”
Evaluating Genre: Dissecting the Popularity of the Mixed-Genre Story
Genre is defined as “a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content,” (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genre). Human beings by nature like to… Read more “Evaluating Genre: Dissecting the Popularity of the Mixed-Genre Story”
Evaluating Genre: The Dystopian Precursor to the Zombie Apocalypse
Lately I have found myself very interested in Dystopian Literature; so much so that it has influenced my next anticipated large project—a novel to be completed before… Read more “Evaluating Genre: The Dystopian Precursor to the Zombie Apocalypse”
Writer vs the World 