One of my flash fiction pieces, “This Shirt,” has been published at GayFlashFiction.com. Check it out and be sure to comment. I’ve been creating lots of flash fiction over the past few years, but only recently have I been attempting to find homes for the pieces. This one got an acceptance very quickly and I […]
Category: Writing
Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande
Based on the online reviews, people love Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande. I read this short book because I recently reread Bradbury’s Zen in the Art of Writing and he recommended this book. I didn’t have a deep response to this text, although, I like the idea of using different forms of meditation to […]
Critique Groups
I’m a strong proponent of writers participating in critique groups. Feedback is so important–not just for new writers, but all writers. I participate in several critique groups. I have two small, private groups that each meet twice a month. We read our work and then receive feedback. There’s something remarkable that happens over time working […]
Zen in the Art of Writing
Accepted
Walk Quietly
The audio version of Walk Quietly is coming soon! I recently approved the audio files and over the past few days have signed the distribution contract and created the audio cover (to the left). It’s different from the book cover–something I haven’t done before–but this feels appealing to me and the words don’t get lost […]
Write
While volunteering recently at a Nose Work event, we were in a local school utilizing their amazing classrooms and campus. In one of the interior search rooms, this sign was on the wall and I just fell in love with it. “When you cannot think: Write. When you cannot speak: Write. When you cannot sleep: […]
A Place Called Freedom
Just finished Ken Follett’s novel, A Place Called Freedom. I’m a mixed fan of Follett. He creates these amazing, sweeping historic tales that cover a lot of ground. And, yet, there’s so little emotion on the page. It’s difficult to become emotionally invested in his characters (and even for long periods to tell them apart.) […]
Rejection, Again
What can a writer do but submit their work. I’ve selected a few literary journals that I would love to see my work in and I’ve been sending them short fiction. So far, only rejection. No notes. No explanations. No encouragement. Just generic rejection notices (some in print, some digital). It’s the grind. It’s the […]