Take Some Pride in Your Work
I have a headache. A pain, like somebody thrust a spear through my right eye and forced it out the back of my head. This pain is not a migraine. … Continued
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Writing a Blurb
What makes a good blurb? When you pick up a book at a bookstore or library, or read a blurb somewhere online, what engages you? What convinces you to open … Continued
On a Winter’s Night
A little while ago, I was asked about the ways I gather material to write, and I thought of the sound walk I joined during the midwinter jazz festival last … Continued
The Rules of Writing
Writing’s a funny thing. It’s an act of pure imagination and speculation, and even the most technical forms of writing require some form of spatial and abstract thinking. It’s the … Continued
The Reason Why
The definition of the word writing denotes it to sound like such a plain, everyday concept; as in the context of writing an email or writing your name. The people … Continued
Writing Your Story
A lot of people want to write their life story. And yet a lot of people have the same query: Who’d be interested in reading about me? The answer? Sombody. … Continued
Wanted: Verb
If you wanted to hang a picture, and had to hammer a nail into the wall, you’d use a hammer for the job. Sure, you could probably use the blunt … Continued
Attributors
Attributors. Firstly, let’s define what they are. They’re the bit of narrative that tells you how dialogue is being said. For example: ‘Hello,’ Bob said. ‘Are you coming over … Continued