Category: Philosophy of Writing

• Muse Maintenance at the Bean Hollow

  My “check engine” light came on last Thursday, but it wasn’t like I was surprised. A few months ago I… Read more.

• The Deeper Side of the Short Story (an epic post)

  I spent nearly the entire day yesterday immersed in the study of reading and writing. It was an intense day… Read more.

• Revisions and re-visions: love the process

  Well, well, well. Much to share. Finished reading A Simple Plan. I think I mentioned that in an earlier entry.… Read more.

• Stop the Merry-Go-Round

  “Only amateurs say that they write for their own amusement. Writing is not an amusing occupation. It is a combination… Read more.

• zoned

  As I hit the home stretch with this piece, I dare ask a few questions for serious discussion: Should writers… Read more.

• writing heals…me

  Soon I will post my completed manuscript on how writing heals, but I find the whole experience healing in actually… Read more.

• Clarity, healing comes through writing

  just a quickie, here. I’m working on a piece right now for a new lit journal, and it’s about healing… Read more.

• J. K. Rowling on the Writing Process

  Last night, J. K. Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving held a live reading at New York’s Radio City Music… Read more.

• A Mission, A Commitment, A Challenge

  This, above all else, you must know first: Like nearly every other moment in front of my computer, I have… Read more.