No, you are not in an alternate universe, I am reviewing an album. I'm actually just flat out recommending it. As an author and creative I make playlists for every novel, I have a general writing playlist, and I play music when I'm crafting (and usually singing along, but that's another story for another day).…
Each month, I will post a lesson or tip regarding writing: techniques, inspiration, revising/editing, etc. and answer any questions you may have regarding writing. Post any questions in the comments below, and I will answer them in subsequent "Writing Insight" posts. I look forward to hearing from you!
When I think about an audience for a piece, I think about not what I want to say, but what does someone who's going to pick up this piece of writing want to hear? In business writing, it's all about audience: it's about connecting to them, respecting them, and most of the time, soliciting their…
I hadn't met with a writing critique group in a long time. Last month, I temporarily got over my fear of meeting new people and went to my first critique group. A critique group where you read your work aloud. Why did I ever decide to do this? But read I did--in a public place--and…
Right now, I am experiencing what can only be described as a creative void. It's like my creativity and vitality are stuck in a white room with no doors or windows, sitting in a white chair unable to move. I can hear the dull roar of life just outside the room, but nothing is discernible;…
