In my creative writing class when students are required to write a short-story, they often write about themselves. It’s a good idea to write what you know, and I’ve encouraged some to turn their story into a memoir.
I’m happy to announce that as I write this, the Show Off Anthology is being printed.
After a year’s worth of work, we are finally seeing the fruit: real paper, ink, that swish-swish-swish of flipping pages, a print book. This is a first for me, and I’m thrilled about it.
What do you do when you get stuck with your writing? There isn’t one answer of course, but I hope your first thought settles on reading. Assuming you’re an avid reader, a bibliophile, or a writer, at some point you’ve probably thought with regret about the limited scope of reading you can do in a lifetime. The latest boom in publishing (online, self-publishing, indie publishing), brings countless piles of books to to the reader. How to choose the right ones?
I was going to try to tie the election into today’s post, but after twelve out of fourteen ads during Jeopardy were campaign ads, I realized that I have no desire to give either of the candidates that satisfaction. Just make sure you go vote today.
And now, on to more important things, like bathos.
Write about the beach.
Write for fifteen minutes. When you’re finished, post your practice in the comments section.
And if you post, please comment on a few pieces by other writers.
