Tag: writing

• A Love Story about a Vietnamese Banyan Tree Twenty Years in the Making

  I wrote a guest post for Lovely Reads which just published over the weekend. Here’s the opening and please head on over to Serenity’s site to read the rest about my soon to be released third novel: A Love Story about a Vietnamese Banyan Tree Twenty Years in the Making by Mark W Sasse It’s…

  sassevn

  June 24, 2014

  Indie Author

  new novel, new release, The Reach of the Banyan Tree, writing

• Another Scrivener convert. I should get commission.

  I was standing outside the theatre doors, greeting the crowd at the world premiere opening of my musical last week when one of my writer friends attacked me with a firm handshake. “I took your advice about Scrivener, and, wow, it’s fantastic. Thank you so much.” It’s easy to proselytize something you are passionate about,…

  sassevn

  June 2, 2014

  Indie Author

  indie author, Scrivener, writing, writing software, writing tips

• Writing: Can I do it again?

  This seems to be a re-occurring theme for me, and I suppose for many writers: Can I do it again? The ‘it’ is write. Can I repeat the magic? Do I have another story in me? Will the clever hooks and twists and turns be so evident in my next writing as in my last…

  sassevn

  May 27, 2014

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  brainstorming, indie writers, writer doubt, writing, writing procedure, writing process

• You Can’t Control Your Destiny, Only Your Direction

  Here’s a lesson I have learned and am continuing to learn as an indie author: I can’t control my destiny, but I can control my direction. I have a goal. I would one day love to write for a living, but I have no way of knowing if it will ever come true. There are…

  sassevn

  May 11, 2014

  Indie Author

  book promotion, indie author, life of an indie author, writing

• I am not chaff. I am a serious writer, thank you.

  Elitism always frowns on democratization. I was reading an article which quoted two well-known mainstream authors, who gave their thoughts on the changing face of the publishing industry. One of them said that the traditional publishing model – with all our familiar and well-loved gatekeepers including literary agents and publishing executives (wait, scratch that “well-loved”…

  sassevn

  April 5, 2014

  Indie Author

  21st century publishing, changes in publishing, indie author, indie publishing, literary agents, traditional publishers, writing

• A Momentary Stare at a Blank Page

  Before I go and write I wanted to reflect on the blank page that awaits me. I have an idea in my head and I am ready to start putting it on paper. Two hours from now the blank will be filled, but I am not yet sure what I will have. Will the words…

  sassevn

  March 30, 2014

  Play, Writing Excerpt, Writing Process

  blank page, brainstorming, ideas, short plays, starting to write, thoughts on writing, writing

• Decision Making in Writing: When Writers and Readers Disagree

  I always say this: “Writing is all about making decisions. Good writing is about making the right decisions.” Now if someone would please point out to me the meaning of ‘right decision’ then I’ll be sitting at a Parisian Cafe with the next generation of Roaring 20s writers. How do you know when you made…

  sassevn

  March 28, 2014

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  beauty rising, critique, indie author, reviews, Vietnam, writing, writing process

• My First 15 Months as an Indie Author

  Honestly, it feels like I’ve been “out there” as an author for 15 years. Has it really been only 15 months? A simple check of the math will attest to the fact that, yes, indeed I released my first novel 15 months ago in December 2012. So much has happened since then that I have…

  sassevn

  March 23, 2014

  Indie Author

  advice for indie authors, creativity, independent author, indie author, inspiration, writing

• Writing Agenda: What’s on Tap

  Every few months I like to highlight and update my writing to see what I’ve accomplished and what I’m currently working on. Here’s the latest: Recently Finished:   Full-length Musical – Boardwalk Melody: A Musical. Currently in production. Novel The Reach of the Banyan Tree – set for a July 1 release Short Musical A Woman at War (now…

  sassevn

  March 22, 2014

  What’s Happening

  creativity, writing, writing agenda, writing plan

• Write What’s on Your Heart

  Writing is the most heart-revealing exercise I’ve ever been involved with. The writing process bares the soul, and makes the writer ponder deep and hard about the hidden caverns which need exploring but which the writer may be too squeamish to approach. I truly believe what my college literature professor said that a reader should…

  sassevn

  March 20, 2014

  Writing Process

  brainstorming for writing, indie writers, writers, writing, writing from the heart, writing process