Short Story Rules to (Mostly) Live By
Saturday September 29, 2007
Though it's true that rules are made to be broken, if you're consistently having trouble with short stories, reviewing the standard rules might help. After all, the short story is ... Read More
Why Writers Write
Wednesday September 12, 2007
Following up on Sunday's post about time to write, I went to the Guardian Unlimited's "Why I Write" interviews to see how other writers cope. I discovered that Maeve Binchy, ... Read More
Making Time to Write
Sunday September 9, 2007
The struggle to find writing time is nearly universal among writers. It has certainly always been a struggle for me. Over time I've discovered that while there are no easy ... Read More
Opportunities for New York Writers
Tuesday September 4, 2007
New Yorkers take note: deadlines for two of my absolute favorite contests are coming up. For writers in New York State, NYFA Artists' Fellowship applications are due October 3; for ... Read More