Most people who have studied literature or write literature are familiar with the term “anachronism.” An anachronism is an object that exists in a story that doesn’t… Read more “Body Odor and Historical Fiction”
Tag: Writing
Does Originality Matter in Publishing?
I came across this question the other day while I was trolling on LinkedIn. I never really choose to participate in conversations on LinkedIn personally, but this… Read more “Does Originality Matter in Publishing?”
You Are What You Read
The old adage, you are what you eat, is very applicable to writing. To write you must read. To create, you must gain fuel—inspiration—from somewhere; be it… Read more “You Are What You Read”
The Beveled Glass
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”
Writers and Ghostly Encounters
When I was in college as a creative writing student, I had a professor who claimed that you could not call yourself a legitimate writer until you… Read more “Writers and Ghostly Encounters”
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”
The Fiction about Non-Fiction
I read fiction. My degrees are based in fiction. I mean, I have actual degrees. They aren’t fake. They just have to do with reading and writing fiction.… Read more “The Fiction about Non-Fiction”
My End-of-the-World Book List
In the event of the apocalypse or some other life-as-we-know-it-altering occurrence, I may not be able to take my whole collection of books with me to the… Read more “My End-of-the-World Book List”
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”
Writer vs the World 