Month: June 2015

Critique Group – Zënaide

Let’s spout some great critiques today without making the writer feel blue. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even… Read More ›

Gems from Joan of Arc by Mark Twain

In past posts, I have talked about two of my three favorite novels–To Kill a Mockingbird and Till We Have Faces. Today, I present Mark Twain’s Joan of Arc. This is not a typical book review. I will just provide… Read More ›

Critique Group – Once Upon a Fantasy

At least we hope to avoid being too negative. We always start with a positive statement before we rip it to … ahem … provide more critical statements. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a… Read More ›

The Writing Life – A Geek’s Perspective

I am often asked what it’s like to be a writer, and I wonder if describing my life would create a false perception. Based on what I hear from others, I’m an anomaly. Okay, that’s too formal. Actually, I’m a… Read More ›

Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 8

In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 8 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” During this excerpt, the new goal clarifies, which allows some back-story tidbits to come to light. Notice that the back… Read More ›