Monthly Archives: June 2022

“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about.” Charles Kingsley, writer “The real voyage of discovery consists not in … Continue reading →

Today I’m flying low and I’mnot saying a wordI’m letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep. The world goes on as it must,the bees in the garden rumbling a little,the fish leaping, the gnats getting eaten.And so forth. But I’m … Continue reading →

Editing isn’t always easy or fun. But it makes a huge difference, doesn’t it? A well-edited book sparkles and shines. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King is one helpful resource. I came across a quick tip … Continue reading →

“When we are writing, or painting, or composing, we are, during the time of creativity, freed from normal restrictions, and are opened to a wider world, where colors are brighter, sounds, clearer, and people more wondrously complex than we normally … Continue reading →

“Human beings are made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage.” George Patton “A miracle fiber called courage”—what is that, exactly? A quick look at my handy Century Dictionary gives us some clues: “Heart…also, the quality … Continue reading →