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Someone let me loose in the Library. Again.
Posted on July 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
The Art of Being Short “I would also suggest that any aspiring writer begin with short stories. These days, I meet far too many young writers who try to start off with a novel right off, or a trilogy, or even a nine-book series. That’s like starting in at rock climbing by tackling Mt. Everest. […]
Writing Tips from the Trenches
Posted on December 18, 2017 Leave a Comment
Writing Tips from the Trenches Recently, I was asked how I write my characters and what is the trick I use that makes them “live beyond the book.” Honestly, I kinda got stumped when the question was asked of me. At first I wanted to blurt out, “Uh, I’ve no clue” and to be fair, […]
Sturgis #selfies
Posted on April 17, 2014 4 Comments
ALRIGHT! I know you have ’em, so be sure to send them my way – those dozen or so selfies from the Fiction Craft classes!! Contact me via Facebook (or through my contact form here on Cape Cod Scribe). I would love to post your photos and what you learned from our time together! Learning […]
Finding a character’s voice
Posted on January 7, 2014 4 Comments
Ever read a great story, but you just can’t seem to stay glued to the book? Ever watch a thrilling movie, but just can’t get into the actor? Often times it is because the character doesn’t fully come to life, and that is almost always because of one missing piece: Voice. Writing for “voice” is […]
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