Assumptions
Trying to determine the best path for a new novel series is like trying to find your way through a wild jungle with only a pocket knife at your disposal. When we look at how best to release our Gabby Read more…
You Can Learn a Lot From a Coyote Wearing a Wheeled Helmet
If you want to know how to skillfully setup and tell a joke, watch Looney Tunes. Looney Tunes were on every Saturday morning for three hours and I’d plop myself onto the floor in front of the TV and enjoy Read more…
It Drives Me
I like to challenge myself. And I like to learn new things. These attributes have come in handy as I’ve focused on writing novels. When I was a kid, I was enthralled by movies. One summer in particular, the movie Read more…
A Theory
I have a theory. This theory started when I was in college. Back before DVDs and online streaming, it was nearly impossible to watch a movie that was no longer in the theaters and movie classics could rarely be seen Read more…
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
When working on a project, I need my must-have information staring me in the face or I’ll never remember all of it. It’s just the way I’m wired. Years ago, during training for my day job, I learned that people Read more…
Typecasting Tuesday – Intro
Wow. I have to do better next time. Incomplete thoughts, misspellings, etc. Practice makes perfect. Here are some pics of my typewriter and my fix to get it working again.
From Screenplay to Novel
The differences between a screenplay and a novel are equivalent to the differences between a blueprint and a finished building. Over time, screenplays have come to be structured in a very specific way so that each page equals approximately one Read more…
Fingerprints from God
I believe we are all born with God’s fingerprint on our souls. What do I mean by this? I mean that, I believe God imbues every single one of us with a gift, a talent that is solely ours. For Read more…
Writing Tips
I’ve been writing in one form or another for almost 30 years. I’d like to share some tips that I use to help me get from the blank page to a finished story. Writers Write: Writers are compelled to write. Read more…
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