Here's another interesting article on the WriteWorks blog about perspective and how it affects the meanings of words. The word used as an example here is "home." What does that word mean to you? For me, living abroad, it has a dual-meaning. It is where I live, with my wife and cats, but it is … Continue reading Perspective and Words – Writeworks
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To Cliche or not to Cliche – WriteWorks
I have read many posts on the blogs of writers that are adamantly against certain aspects or styles of writing. At times it often becomes a sort of pseudo-religious fundamentalism. None of us are fully innocent. Even Stephen King, in his lauded writing manual On Writing, goes on an unreasonable diatribe against the passive voice, essentially … Continue reading To Cliche or not to Cliche – WriteWorks
Manuscript Draft Complete
Well it has been a long journey, but I am happy to say I have completed the first draft of the manuscript for In the Valley of Magic. Now it's off to my editor. (Shamless plug: WriteWorks) While he is dragging a red pen over all my beautiful, dedicated work, I will have to keep myself busy. … Continue reading Manuscript Draft Complete
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