I resisted watching The Walking Dead for a long time. I didn’t think I would like it because I don’t
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Writers on foot
I’ve always been a big fan of walking. It’s such good exercise, doesn’t really require any major investment in equipment
Continue readingWriting advice from Matthew Weiner
I can remember the exact day that I discovered Mad Men. I was home sick and desperate for something to
Continue readingThey only come out at night
“Night-time awakens a more alert chemistry in me.” – Thomas Wolfe I’ve always heard that writing in the morning is
Continue readingA room of my own (sort of)
“A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” ― Virginia Woolf,
Continue readingI love an unreliable narrator
Contrary to what you might hear in writing classes and workshops, your narrator doesn’t have to be likeable. She can
Continue readingBlood, Bones & Butter (and Writing)
I didn’t really expect to like Gabrielle Hamilton’s Blood, Bones & Butter. Aside from the fact that it’s written by
Continue readingHow to speak human
Have you read the book Content Rules yet? No? Well, you should. If only for the section from Chapter 4: “Speak
Continue readingLife moves pretty fast
You’re still forming your ideas, your impressions of life, how it all works, and you’re susceptible to the persuasiveness of
Continue readingDust yourself off and try again
Yesterday, I had one of those magical days that is completely dedicated to writing. It started out okay, but it
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