The Hit List – The blank page

The Hit List – The blank page

The blank page is the writer’s enemy. That may sound dramatic, but it’s true. I think people assume a writer comes to their desk, ready to roll at the click of a mouse. But the truth is, we often come to the computer (or paper for the old skool writers) without any...
The Hit List – Blackout Sabbath

The Hit List – Blackout Sabbath

My father never missed going to mass on Sunday. He was a devout Catholic and although he didn’t follow the Ten Commandments to the letter, keeping holy the Sabbath Day (Commandment Number Three) was one he did – and insisted we followed it too. Every Sunday, we...
The Hit List – Rethinking social media

The Hit List – Rethinking social media

My friend Alexandra Franzen abandoned social media years ago. I remember when she pulled the plug. At that time, I thought it was a bold but risky move. But she is happier without it – and her business is thriving. I’ve been on social media since 2009. For the...
The Hit List – On Stephen King

The Hit List – On Stephen King

A few weeks ago (or maybe a month – I can’t remember), I asked the Twitterverse for recommendations for books about writing. I’ve never had formal training so I thought it was about time I either take classes or read about the craft. When I want to learn...

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