I’ve blogged previously about a writer’s sphere of influence, but sometimes you really just don’t know what kind of impact you’ll have on other people’s lives. Last Friday morning while I was out hiking the banshee (husky dog), I received a call from the daughter of a couple I’d interviewed several months ago for my…
As I’d blogged previously, Scrivener is my main application for writing fiction and essays, and is my tool of choice for a host of other projects as well. As there’s not yet an iOS version of Scrivener, I’ve been working on my projects on my iPad using Dropbox Elements, and then synching to the Scrivener…
Last night, I gave my first author reading in far too long. Naturally, I was more nervous than I needed to be. It was a friendly crowd in a great venue, and the organizer has already (twice) asked me back again. I find I’m now looking forward to doing more of these events. Looking ahead,…
As we come to the end of another annual Blogathon, it’s time to reflect on what worked this month and what didn’t. At least, that’s what I do at the end of May. I imagine everyone else is celebrating and getting drunk. Hardly a surprise, I’ve had difficulty sticking to a single topic since I…
Back when I first got my iPad 2?all of four weeks ago?reader and fellow Blogathoner Don Gonzalez suggested that I try out Flipboard. It’s a free app for consuming media in a magazine-like format, and it seemed popular so I gave it a shot. Wow. I’m really glad I listened to Don. I’m still getting…
Today, I’m pleased to host master storyteller and fellow 2012 Blogathoner Anne Wainscott-Sargent on my blog. Responding to the often overwhelming concerns that can arise when contemplating writing a memoir, Anne has generously shared her wisdom on getting started. Lives on Paper: Five Questions to Ask Before Beginning a Memoir by Anne Wainscott-Sargent ?What could…
I blogged earlier about how good writers are also good readers. Even reading something that you absolutely hate can help you refine your craft. Today, I want to explore a similar topic?how there are some stories that reach out and really grab you, stories that make you want to be a better storyteller yourself. These…
