Novelist Tim Waggoner was asked by one of his creative writing students for tips on “how to stay motivated to write.” I offered this suggestion: On the subject of motivation in writing (when you can’t seem to get it done), I try to boost stimuli: read, walk, travel, explore, and above all TAKE NOTES. Being … More Novel Writing – My Process: Motivation
In a discussion of Stephen King’s book On Writing, he claims he doesn’t see the value in plotting. This is what I had to say on the subject on the eve of the 2014 NaNoWriMo: Whenever I write a short story, I often envision it as a single scene or chapter with a single point … More Novel Writing – My Process: Plotting
The Matriarch III (working title) Wary of a future misunderstanding, Janiss Connelly pays a surprise visit to an immortal residing in the state capital of West Virginia. The Charleston vampire isn’t amused, a slight that puts the residents and staff of Cedarcrest Sanctum at risk when their administrator abruptly goes missing. Forced to endure a … More The Matriarch III: First Draft Begins November 1st #amwriting
“Parish Knoll” There once was a hill where an eldritch church slept ‘Twas surrounded by many a soul Not only the bodies interred has it kept The cemetery of Parish Knoll Never could the township find fault in its grace Its myst’ry to keep they implore Ever would the townsfolk therein know their place While … More “Parish Knoll,” A Tone Poem for a Special Project
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