Showing posts with label The Blood-Red Pencil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Blood-Red Pencil. Show all posts
April 9, 2012
Latest Writing in 140 at Blood-Red Pencil: Situating Oneself in the Publishdom
March 26, 2012
Android Apps for Writing ~ Latest BRP Commentary
Today, over at one of my fave places, The Blood-Red Pencil, we're talking about writing apps for Android!
I write about three apps that I use on my Android tablet for my writing endeavors. Come read about what apps keep me writing and give us the 411 on apps you use! Head to BRP now!
January 9, 2012
Writing in 140: Seeing Down Writing Journey's Road - Latest BRP Commentary
Where do you see your writing self in 5 years? 10? Check out my latest post on BLOOD-RED PENCIL "Seeing Down Writing Journey's Road" and answer this question and more for yourself!
Check it out here, and leave comments!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
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October 10, 2011
"Writing in 140: Writers Read" - Latest The Blood-Red Pencil Commentary
Most people know how I feel about writers needing to read--today at The Blood-Red Pencil, in another Writing in 140 commentary "Writers Read," I offer a few quick reasons why we need to be flipping pages and reading books (that aren't our own).
Check it out here, and leave comments!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]
September 12, 2011
Story Trumps Innovation - Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post
Are you trying to be innovative in your writing? Are you remembering the STORY? Check out my latest post, "Story Trumps Innovation" @ Blood-Red Pencil to read my thoughts on the subject. Leave comments - link
August 8, 2011
Break Writer's Block: Become the Storyteller, Not the Protagonist ~ Latest BRP Commentary
Are you a storyteller or a protagonist? In my latest Blood-Red Pencil post, "Break Writer's Block: Become the Storyteller, Not the Protagonist," I look at these terms - "protagonist" and "storyteller" - to argue how choosing one of these roles can dictate how we might fall into the writer's block trap...and suggest ways how to avoid that trap.Check it out here, and leave comments!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]
June 15, 2011
What Makes Your Writing So Special?
In my latest Writing in 140 for The Blood-Red Pencil, I ask (and talk about), "What Make Your Writing So Special?" ~ [link]
Come read the post and leave comments!
May 26, 2011
Organic Description - Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post
Description in storytelling is one of those things that can make a story sing or make a story sink. In my latest Blood-Red Pencil post, "Writing in 140: Organic Description," I talk about the importance of weaving description into your story instead of clumping long passages of description into a work, thus slowing the pace of reading for the reader. Check it out here, [LINK], and leave comments!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
April 25, 2011
To Writer with Love ~ Writers write; Editors Edit
In my latest The Blood-Red Pencil post, "To Writer with Love ~ Writers write; Editors edit," I offer more advice to writers about what it is editors do, and what writers should be doing. Check it out and leave comments, thanks! [link]
March 24, 2011
How Has Writing Changed Your Life - Latest Blood-Red Pencil Commentary
Every once in a while, I get a question from a young writer, and I'm always eager to respond because I remember being a young writer and not really having the guidance and advice from others to help me. For my latest piece at The Blood-Red Pencil, I answer the following question from a young writer: Has writing changed your life in any way?
My short answer is YES; Head over to BRP now [LINK] to read my longer answer, and definitely share yours!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]
February 26, 2011
A Writer's "Defining Moment" Book ~ Latest Commentary at Blood-Red Pencil
I like to think there is a book in every writer's memory that made him or her go, "Yes, I would like to write" or "Hmm, I think I might try this genre." In my latest commentary at The Blood-Red Pencil, "A Writer's 'Defining Moment' Book," I write about the book that made me try my hand at writing mysteries/suspense. Want to know what the book is? Want to know why this book? Then head over to BRP now [LINK] to read my commentary and also share YOUR "defining moment" book!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]
February 14, 2011
Giving Love to Writers' Hands
As part of the new Blood-Red Pencil feature, The Care and Feeding of the Writer, my latest BRP post celebrates Valentine's Day by suggesting how writers can give love and appreciation to the busy little worker bees in their arsenal: the hands. Come by BRP today and read my commentary, and also share remedies you use to take care of your hardworking hands! Here's the link!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]
November 8, 2010
Finding Space to Write ~ Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post
At The Blood-Red Pencil, I'm back with my latest Writing in 140 blog post; this time, I'm looking at SPACES, specifically the spaces you write in. Come read about where I do my best writing and share with us where you like to make your characters come to life! Here's the [LINK] directly to the post!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]
October 29, 2010
Making Friends with Your Internal Editor ~ Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post
At The Blood-Red Pencil, I'm back with my latest Writing in 140 blog post; this time, I dredge up a character who is often cast as the antagonist in your quest to write: the internal editor. In 140 words (or less), I argue why the IE is actually the writer's friend. Come read my advice and make sure to comment! Here's the [LINK] directly to the post!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
October 11, 2010
Using Pictures to Spark Writing ~ Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post
At The Blood-Red Pencil, I'm back with my latest Writing in 140 blog post; this time, I'm talking about using images to help spark story ideas. Come read what I have to say on the subject, then leave a comment, letting us know if you use pictures for your writing endeavors, and if so, HOW you use them! Here's the [LINK] directly to the post!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]
August 9, 2010
Advice for Writers from Writers
Check out my latest Writing in 140 blog post at the Blood-Red Pencil today where I give writers advice...from other writers I've interviewed over the years. Share YOUR OWN words of wisdom with the readers, too!
The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]
June 14, 2010
Writing in 140: Finding the Desire to Write
What can I say relevant about writing in 140 words or less? I'm not sure myself, but I'm starting a new series of commentaries called WRITING IN 140 where I attempt to do so. The first commentary, "Finding the Desire to Write" is live at the [Blood-Red Pencil]. Check it out and leave your own thoughts on the subject!
April 12, 2010
Latest Commentary: Components of a Good Writing Workshop
Are you interested in starting a writing workshop? If so, check out my latest commentary at The Blood-Red Pencil, "Components of a Good Writing Workshop" [link].
What are those components? Well, I discuss three: a great moderator, an appropriate size for the workshop, and rules for the workshop; however, feel free to read my commentary and post your own experiences with writing workshops.
We learn by sharing with one another.
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