I’ve already written about how writing can be a form of magic. However, I realize I didn’t go much into how you can utilize your writing in your practice, so let’s talk about it now. Reflections Reflections are a great way to define what you’ve learned and how you’ve changed over a period of time. […]
I’ve always said that writing is in my DNA. My great-grandmother was a poet, my grandmother was a novelist, and my mother is a technical writer and has now started dabbling as a novelist. While I share the passion for writing that was passed down through my maternal line, I’m also a bit of a […]
The common adage, “Write what you know,” is most commonly attributed to Mark Twain. While I’m a fan, I’m going to have to call bull shit on this one. Every writer is told this at some point, especially early in their careers. As far as good advice goes, it’s not the worst. The most authentic […]
A lot of English teachers and writing professors like to talk about a writer’s voice, but few of them (at least in my experience) give a clear definition. In many ways, a writer’s voice is intuitive. As people have unique patterns of speech, they also have unique patterns in their writing. Stephen King’s writing voice […]
It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything on Playing With Demons. The pandemic has done quite the number on me and my mental health. As a result, I have terribly neglected my writing. Of course, people need to take breaks, and I am no different. It happens. Life, and the day job, have […]
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