Storyology from Both Sides of the Page
Poetry comes in many forms, which is why it is so beautiful and challenging at the same time. It’s probably safe to say most poets know the most common forms–like haiku, acrostic, sonnet, and limerick–if from nowhere but school. If you like to challenge yourself, however, you’ve probably encountered about 100 or so forms with […]
Garbage. Ultimate fail. Complete and utter sh*t. Harsh. If you’re a true writer, you’ve probably thought this or similar after reading your own work—especially a first draft. You feel embarrassed, ashamed, maybe even worthless. If someone else reads it–oh man–they’d hate it! If this is the kind of work you produce, maybe it’s time you […]
*Rapid clicking* She pecked furiously at the keyboard, her pupils dilated from staring at the screen’s bright light for so long. She hadn’t talked to anyone all day–if you didn’t count her characters. They were talking to her, telling her everything she needed to know to tell their story. They trusted her, and that was […]
Bucket lists are the epitome of YOLO lifestyles. People put on it everything they want to do before they die–no matter how crazy. They’re usually all the things we fantasize about doing but can’t because of, y’know, normal life. Most people will not complete their list–if they even start–during their lifetime. I have one and […]
Now you know what a writing community is if you read the last post. You can make an informed decision on whether you want to join one. Personally, I suggest it. Like I confessed the last time, I never felt so proud to be a writer until I found I wasn’t the only one so […]