Lessons Let Me Interrupt You There 23 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 Talking It Out) Being interrupted is one of the most hated parts of communication. Every idea that we speak of comes with it a desire to be completed. To be…
Short Stories Washed Down the River: Part Three 19 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 "You think this wasn't a suicide?" Price asked skeptically. "I think he wanted it to look like a suicide, but yeah, didn't intend to actually die in the process." Price…
Lessons Divided Attention 16 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 I am currently writing a mystery story, and this type of tale presents a most unusual dilemma. In most mysteries the author must hold the attention of the reader, but…
Short Stories Washed Down the River: Part Two 12 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 Daley declined the ride from Officer Hales. His conversation with Quincy had got his mind stirred, and he needed time to muddle out why. So instead he dug his hands…
Lessons Stories Are Like Onions 9 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 A Story of a Story) There is an account in the Old Testament of the prophet Nathan coming to King David and relating a story to him. Nathan told of…
Short Stories Washed Down the River: Part One 5 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 "...you about there? Just got a call from the coroner wondering how long he's going to have to wait." "Yeah, yeah," Detective Price lifted the mic towards his mouth. "Just…
Lessons The Magic Trick 2 Mar 202027 Nov 2021 The Paradox) Every great trick begins with a promise. Even before the magician takes the stage, there is an implied understanding that the audience is going to be shown something…
Improving Technique Update on My Novel: Month 10 1 Mar 202027 Nov 2021 FEBRUARY STATS Days Writing: 0 New Words: 0 New Chapters: 0 Total Word-count: 33,297 Total Chapters: 9 I mentioned last month that my family would be starting February with the…
Short Stories The Cruelty of King Bal’Tath 27 Feb 202027 Nov 2021 "Counselors Uni and Morath," the servant announced, bowing low before the King. The King nodded deeply, the long curls of his wiry beard touching to his breast. Then he waited…
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