Category: Problems

Writing with a Day Job

This entry is about the struggles of writing while still holding down a day job. But first, an apology. I have, once again, been lax in updating this blog. I've…
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The Twin Dragons: Inspiration & Motivation

Two questions that have come up in just about every in-depth discussion of writing that I have ever had are the questions of inspiration and of motivation.  The former rarely…
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Editing: Grammar is for 2nd Drafts

This article has arisen from discussions I had recently at a writer’s group I attend.  The question came up about editing and when to do it.  Should you write a…
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Character Creation: Avoiding Mary Sue | UFOP: StarBase 118

Just a really quick post today to direct you to the Writer's Workshop blog at Starbase118.net.  I was recently involved in a discussion over coffee about Mary Sue characters and…
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Writer’s Block: “If it bleeds, we can kill it.”

I once read an article that claimed there was no such thing as writer’s block.  I wish I could remember where I read this article so I could provide a…
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Writing dialogue: common pitfalls

Writing dialogue can be a tricky proposition, especially for inexperienced writers.  When I look back on some of my early writing, I cringe at some of the stilted, robotic dialogue…
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