Category Archives: Writing
Not To Be A Butt, But The Word “But” Matters
Sometimes I really think that people don’t understand the word “but”. I mean, I’m not being all grammar police here; it’s what they’re doing, or their intentions that bug the crap out of me. Mostly because using “but” the way … Continue reading
Posted in humor, Publishing, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged but, grammar, intent, subtext, word usage, words
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Submit Or DIE!
I’m a writer, which means that I write. It’s not a job or a profession, not a career choice or a hobby, not a get-quick-rich-scheme that many non-writers seem to think writing is (because with few exceptions, writers are POOR) … Continue reading
Posted in Journal, Publishing, Writers, Writing
Tagged calling, critic, doubt, getting published, insecurity, passion, rejection, submission, submitting, wannabe
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LOST Writing FOUND – A Fricking Treasure Trove!
I first started working on my memoir, which is about rebirth in every sense (yes I am claiming the physical too, because I actually flipping died) in December 2012. It wasn’t that me working on this book was a surprise, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Life, Personal, Writers, Writing
Tagged "lost and found", "short story", fiction, memoir, novella, old writing, poetry
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When You’re In A Writing Rut, Take A Class Or Something
As a working writer, it can be a solitary life. Being a total introvert that works for me. But every now and then it’s good to connect. Lately, I’ve been in… I don’t know. I wouldn’t exactly call it a … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Inspiration, Publishing, Thoughts, Writers, Writing
Tagged "writing workshop", continuing education, critique, manuscript, memoir, networking, personal essay, reader, review, revision, rut, writing class
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