Daily Archives: February 25, 2010

Throwing Books Against the Wall part Deux

A premise does not a story make.  My harddrive is littered with great premises.  I’d get this idea that sounded really wonderful for a short story.  The words flowed from my brain to my fingertips.  Snappy dialogue, gorgeous settings, and … Continue reading


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Brave New (Writing) World: Some Things Never Change

In a world in which almost everything seems to be changing on a daily basis, including  the technology we use to write or the businesses that [used to] publish our reading matter, it’s easy to lose sight of the basics. … Continue reading


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