It’s spring in the Northeast. Up here we have long, cold winters and often mediocre summers. Last year we had so much rain the zucchinis rotted on the vine. Falls are nice but the foliage doesn’t last long and then … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Chemistry is so hard to define in real life as well as on TV or film. Or in books. And even then, it’s not always universal. Take Lizzie and Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. So much a symbol for … Continue reading
While writing yesterday’s post about life and unexpected twists, I was reminded of a truly amazing discovery I made three years ago. A discovery so unexpected, so startling, and so personal that, even today, it stirs emotions just to think … Continue reading
That Which Doesn’t Kill You, You Can Write About Afterwards Some writers have well-behaved, inspirational muses who whisper sweet plots to them as they sleep. My muse is more pro-active. You want a story? I’ll give you a story. And … Continue reading
August 6 Didn’t sleep well. Not sure why. Too tired? Not tired enough? Awake at 6, no breakfast until 8 since it’s the weekend and people are expected to sleep in. Sigh. Too tired to walk out to eat. Guess … Continue reading
Sometime back I was talking with some lawyers who subscribe to my employer’s publications and learned they all read them on iPhones and Blackberries. These were established high-powered lawyers — a really important market since my company’s publications are expensive … Continue reading
According to JJ Abrams’ TED talk, “Mystery is the catalyst for imagination.” He said that at times, he started thinking that mystery is more important than imagination. Also according to JJ, creativity and filmmaking is now “democratized” due to the … Continue reading
Sorry I don’t have a picture, the camera batteries went dead, but take my word for it. That’s exactly what the sign said: Now hiring/$20/hr. The sign was where the Circuit City marquee used to be. Apparently they’ve moved out … Continue reading
The first experience of most writers is rejection. It sucks, but there it is. So how do you deal with it? Let’s look at some ways. … Continue reading
Elsewhere on this blog we’ve discussed the balance between the idea and the actual writing: the labor that gives the idea life. Time Lincoln, a one-shot comic book, is a fine case study. The idea here is hot! A steampunk … Continue reading