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The Necessity of a Winter Solstice in the life of a Writer by Boshra Rasti Ghalati
It was during what must have been the tenth time playing Uno ( in the middle of another COVID lockdown) with my nine-year-old daughter, that my mother called. If you are familiar with Persian mothers you’ll know that my first thoughts — even as… Continue Reading “The Necessity of a Winter Solstice in the life of a Writer by Boshra Rasti Ghalati”
We are our own worst critic by Dennis Scheel
During our writing escapades, we often encounter criticism from friends, and even worse, from reviewers. That criticism can encapsulate everything from a scene to characters to our writing style itself. You may encounter some bitter individuals who just want to attack your work for… Continue Reading “We are our own worst critic by Dennis Scheel”
Don’t Touch That! by James Scott
As I said in earlier posts, believability is one of the three most important things for successful SciFi writing. You got to think that what the person is doing in the story is something you might do in the same situation.  Or better still,… Continue Reading “Don’t Touch That! by James Scott”
A Novelist & Poet by Anne Leigh Parrish
I wrote novels, then poetry, late in my career. Up to then, my focus was on short stories. I produced one after another for about nine years until finally, one found a home. It took another seven or eight years before I was regularly… Continue Reading “A Novelist & Poet by Anne Leigh Parrish”
Thoughts on Teaching Fiction Online by Michael Backus
Teaching fiction writing online works surprisingly well as a whole, I’ve taught close to 150 classes in the past 18 years for Gotham Writer’s Workshop and Zoetrope Magazine and most of those have been online in the past 10 years.
ROSWELL, AREA 51, & GOD by RICHARD M EVANS
NOT JUST ANY HANDSHAKE! These are real commanders of the Roswell and Area 51 bases! I am Richard M. Evans, son of Colonel Ivor Parry Evans, ex-base commander of the Air Force base at Roswell, NM. The photo shows my dad shaking hands with… Continue Reading “ROSWELL, AREA 51, & GOD by RICHARD M EVANS”
Top Tips for Book Lovers Q&A: Advice from the Experts
Every book lover will agree that reading not only brings you lots of benefits, but it can take you to places you couldn’t imagine. Every book and every page can transport you and make you feel you are part of the story. So if… Continue Reading “Top Tips for Book Lovers Q&A: Advice from the Experts”
How our interests develop us as writers by Dennis Scheel
When we first begin our lives, we slowly start to cultivate hobbies and friendships. Most of us first discover the joy in reading through school. As we experience the delights hidden away in the magic of stories, making our imaginations soar. But different people… Continue Reading “How our interests develop us as writers by Dennis Scheel”
How a Software Engineer Became a Writer of Kids’ Books by Nisha Talagala
I have been a software engineer for many years. When I was growing up, I loved math and computers and programs, and did not particularly enjoy talking with people! I found out as I got older that writing, in some form, is important for… Continue Reading “How a Software Engineer Became a Writer of Kids’ Books by Nisha Talagala”
