Showing posts with label Writing in 140. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Writing in 140. Show all posts

April 9, 2012

Latest Writing in 140 at Blood-Red Pencil: Situating Oneself in the Publishdom



Today at The Blood-Red Pencil, I present another of my Writing in 140 commentaries, "Situating Oneself in the Publishdom." Check it out, leave comments, and share it with others! Here's a link. Be on your way!

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
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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

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
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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
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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!