Tag: writing advice

• What is Writing Success?

  

  When does a writer know when he or she is successful? Being “a writer” has certain connotations and sometimes embedded tangible requirements. Does he make a living from writing? Is her work critically acclaimed? Is he well-known? Does she garner respect from other writers? Do other people ask him to write? Is her author rank […]

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  March 16, 2018

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  requirements of a writer, writing, writing advice, writing confidence, writing tips

• Don’t Underestimate Your Writing

  Don’t underestimate your writing. I learned this lesson recently. It was late December, and the submission window for entering a script in a theatre festival in New York was rapidly approaching. It was a festival that produced one of my plays in 2017 — my first ever production in New York City. It was a […]

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  March 1, 2018

  Writing Process

  writing advice, writing assessment, writing awards

• A Writer on Pause No More

  I’m a writer. But it’s not what buys the bread and puts kids through college. For that, I am also a teacher. But the best part of being a teacher and writer is, of course, summer. Summer is when I can hit the resume button and become a full-time writer again. I am at that […]

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  July 14, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized, Writing Process

  novel writing, writing, writing advice, writing time

• You Should Tolerate Bad Writing

  I’m not a perfectionist. As a writer, this can be a disadvantage. I’m confident there have been times when I could have improved a piece with one more revision or one more re-write. But I must admit, I become bored and just want it to be over so I can get on to my next […]

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  June 18, 2017

  Writing Process

  brainstorming, novel writing, writer’s block, writing advice, writing ideas, writing tips

• Writing a Trilogy, or is it a Three Part Story

  I’ve mentioned before how I am working on my first trilogy. My first five novels were standalones and I’ve always felt that standalones are more interesting reads because, well, they have a tight arc and a thrilling finish. I’ve never been one for built-in cliffhangers (let alone the ridiculous extra scenes that Marvel Studios has […]

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  April 28, 2017

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  novel writing, writing a trilogy, writing advice, writing fiction, writing ideas, writing inspiration

• Writing Anywhere. No Pen, No Computer Needed.

  Writing is one of the most versatile passions anyone can have. To be productive, you need nothing but your brain and a little time. Paper is helpful at some points. Of course, a laptop is even more helpful. But neither of those are needed. No. Not at all, or at least until “eventually” comes around. […]

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  March 26, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  brainstorming for writing, inspiration, writing, writing advice

• Wide-Scale Writing

  As a writer, I’m a big proponent of wide-scale writing, across genres, for different situations, with different people. For me, it’s challenging and interesting to have the proverbial fire full of various hot irons. With my play production coming to an end last weekend, I took a broad look at the various items I’m currently […]

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  December 8, 2016

  Uncategorized, Writing Process

  writing advice, writing genres, writing ideas

• Writing Tips: How to Write a Novel.

  This post is not about how to write a novel because there’s only one way to write a novel and that’s by stringing together more than 50,000 words into a coherent story. That’s it. You need more words. Get to it. Connect them. Yeah, you wrote a novel. I realize that the above description may […]

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  October 22, 2016

  Writing Process

  novel writing, writing advice, writing process. creativity, writing tips

• Praise is a Dangerous Thing for Authors

  I received a hand-written note from someone today. In it, it said this: “You are a very gifted writer.” I don’t want to hear this. Stop it right now! This is a blatant attempt to allow my ego to take over and make self-congratulatory remarks. I can hear myself already: “I am pretty awesome.” “It’s […]

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  December 17, 2015

  Indie Author

  authenticity in writing, reviews and writing, tips for writing, writing, writing advice, writing ego, writing praise

• Tips for Young Writers: Avoid Randomness

  The second full-length play I ever wrote was a collaborative piece with four high school students. We had developed a strong idea, and were fleshing out the details of the story. I was quite pleased with how it was going. And then one of the students got the idea to include a random duck walking […]

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  September 22, 2015

  Writing Process

  avoid randomness in writing, tips for young writers, writing advice, writing process, writing specifically