Trippin’ on the Fanfic
I've been sort of "meh" with a lot of potential writing projects as of late. I don't really know why. I think part of the reason has been that I've been away from screenwriting for [...]
Don’t Write What You Know
Before I read a lot of scripts and stories from new writers, I never realized that English teachers have done a great disservice to young people learning to write. These instructors say, "Write what you know." The thought being that since you know the subject, then the end result will benefit from the familiarity. To that I say, Poppycock.
Stagnant SF?
Mark Harris poses the question: "Is Sci-Fi Out of Ideas?" in his article on EW.com. While I don't think the commentary is as cutting as it could be, it did make me ponder. I'm currently in the throws of getting my SF novel ready to market. Soon I'll have to try and guilt one of
Being Creative Sucks
I'm just going to say it up-front: I hate having to be creative. Don't get me wrong. I love writing. It's really one of the bestest vocations ever.
American Quotes
The single most annoying part for me of the American version of English is the stupid convention of placing punctuation inside quote marks...ALWAYS (except for the exceptions). This has driven me mad since elementary school. It makes no freakin' sense.
The Addiction
I'm often surprised that after I tell people I'm a writer many become very attentive. Many are readers and are amazed with the process of creating something out of nothing. A few are people who express the desire to write, but haven't seriously pursued it. They ask, "How do I know if I can be a writer?"
