Monthly Archives: August 2022

Enjoying a visit with my amazing Ace editor sister Steph, I happened to pick up the book “Sapiens” by Yuval Noah Harari. A few chapters into this intriguing read, I came across this fascinating description of the power of fiction … Continue reading →

“I believe that only one person in a thousand knows the trick of really living in the present. Most of us spend 50 minutes an hour living in the past, with regret for lost jobs, or shame for things badly … Continue reading →

A recent tribute to David McCullough in “The New York Times,” he revealed some of the techniques he used to create his intensely alive and readable books. People around d the world loved them and turned them into bestsellers. McCullough … Continue reading →

You should hear every sentence you write as if it was being read aloud or spoken.” Edna Ferber Edna Ferber was a triple threat: She was an American novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her novels included the Pulitzer Prize-winning … Continue reading →

Night Stars over snow, And in the west a planet Swinging below a star— Look for a lovely thing and you will Find it, It is not far— It never will be far. Sara Teasdale

How do you create characters whose experiences have nothing to do with your own? Imagination? Intuition? Research? A big question! An intrepid group of writers tackled it in a recent freewheeling Craft Chat hosted by the Write Group. A few … Continue reading →

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein We’ve all had those moments when we feel like our muse is on vacation and our creative juices just aren’t flowing. As my friend and mentor Rob Gilbert often says, “You’re not … Continue reading →

“My friends are my estate.” Emily Dickinson I was going to write about something else today, but my friend Linda had other plans for me. You see, today, August 10th, is her birthday. She passed away earlier this year after … Continue reading →

We don’t have any preferences topically or in terms of style. We’re simply looking for the best. We don’t define, nor are we interested in, stories identified by their genre. We do, however, consider ourselves a publication that focuses on … Continue reading →

Brenda Ueland was an independent, highly successful writer who authored a classic called, If You Want to Write: A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit. What a marvelous, magical title! She was a true believer in the power of creativity … Continue reading →