Fellow writers, it’s that time of year again. Time to commit to be committed and sign up for NaNoWriMo 2007. for those who don’t know what I’m talking about. November is National novel Writing Month, or NanNoWriMo. a wildly popular yearly event that urges writers to attempt the incredible, writing 50,000 [...]
As an editor and copywriter, I have personal pet peeves. Words that drive me crazy, especially if used improperly. Yes, I know I’m not perfect, but no one is. Think about the irritating girl in class who used to snap her gum all the time or the “I’m not touching you” jibe your irritating little brother [...]
We’ve all heard that we only have the first three chapters to capture an editor’s attention. While that’s all well and good for a novel, it’s not going to get you anywhere with a short story.
You’re going to have to catch the reader with the first line.
I feel that this applies to any work [...]
Music is, and has always been, interpreted individually. It is not necessary to follow someone else’s recommendation as to the music that fits the mood. It is, in fact a pointless endeavor. The way I view a mood is not dictated by the advice of someone else. It held true of our musical tastes vs. [...]
