Tag Archives: writing

Versus By Subgenre: The Topic For 2 Weeks

I stumbled onto an article called The 9 Types of Stories and How to Master Them by Joe Bunting.  Don’t know who that is, but I was looking for inspiration for writing-based posts and this came into my search feed.  Highly recommend … Continue reading

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Goal Post: No Writing For Me

To be fair, I do plan on starting the edits on Darwin & the Demon Path. My original plan was to start Friday night, but I decided to write this post instead.  Well, I ended up having a glass of whiskey while … Continue reading

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Questions 3: When Events Happen at the Same Time

I was going to make this a long post about the topic, but I think I’m going to open the floor to other authors. Similar to jumping timelines, a story can have events going on at the same time, but … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Maker of Its Makers

(Touching on religion and creation here.  Let’s see what happens.) Genderless being Both of one body And an army of forms It stands Amid the beginning Waiting for time   Balls of light Burst into existence Firing elements Into the … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing a Story with Two Time Periods

First, I will say that I know what day it is.  Last year, I did a regular post and got a few private messages asking if I forgot what today is.  I live in New York, grew up in New … Continue reading

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Telling A Tale of Two Eras

A few months back, I watched a show on Amazon called ‘Fallout’  It was about characters in a post-apocalyptic landscape with the three protagonists having their own stories, which converge.  There were also scenes about the past events leading up … Continue reading

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International Literacy Day!

I know I’ve been doing a lot of holidays, but good ones keep coming up.  Also, school started and things are busy.  Today, I’m bringing a really important holiday to you, which I think more people need to be aware … Continue reading

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Goal Post: First Day of Work/School In The Books

The title pretty much sums it all up.  Students at my school started on Tuesday and my son started on Wednesday.  I got a little time with him Tuesday night after 10 days of not seeing him, but I get … Continue reading

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Happy Read a Book Day!

Today is ‘Read a Book Day’!  Didn’t know this holiday existed, but it’s definitely a hobby that people should try out.  Let’s not be specific about books too.  Sure, you have novels and tomes.  You also have manga, short stories, … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Magic Beans

(Not really sure where this one came from.  Darwin is mentioned, but it has nothing to do with his story.) Darwin had a bag of beans Each with a special gift The red beans made him super strong The green … Continue reading

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