Tag: writing tips
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Outline the Ending! Really?
I’ve been inundated with those Master Class video ads on social media lately. I’m sure you’ve seen them, and I have to admit, some of them certainly catch my eye. I was real curious to see what Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese said about film-making, and even their introductory videos were quite engaging. Of course,…
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Thriving with multiple writing projects
One of the most useful writing methods that I use is to have many different writing projects open and moving forward at the same time. I can see how this methodology might drive some writers mad. For me, however, I thrive in the messy realm of multiple stories and even multiple genres. What, in my…
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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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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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Justify the … Idea. It’s How I Write
In my theatre arts class, we play a game called Justify the Pose. I say ‘go,’ and everyone tears off around the room doing whatever they like. When I call ‘stop,’ they must freeze in whatever awkward position they find themselves in, whether they are mid-step or standing on a desk. Then I call out…
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Was I Sleeping 4 Times Through This Chapter?
Revision work never seems to surprise and frustrate me. I have been doing some fairly significant re-writes on my next novel up, and each revised chapter had its moments in the grinding machine of my mind, polishing and burnishing each one a little closer to the end result. And then yesterday, I came across a…
Author Mark W Sasse 