For many avid readers, the start of a new year means prepping the ever important “To Be Read” selection for the months ahead. Which makes sense: readers read. But writers should also read. Just as directors and screenwriters should watch movies; just as actors should go see plays. William Faulkner was once known to comment:…
Happy New Year, Night Owls! Let’s be frank: we’re all happy to finally be saying goodbye to 2020. But whether or not the previous year was collectively the worst year of all our lives, every January 1st offers us a chance to reevaluate ourselves. Most notably, the goals that we have for the coming year.…
Another poor victim of my “writing for the sake of publishing” phase. I decided to try my hand at a short, romantic holiday piece. In the moment it seemed cute, but looking back it is definitely high on the cheese and too on the nose with the dialogue… Plus, a lot of telling vs. showing. VERY Hallmark-y, especially with the Christmas theme attached. Still, I like the potential it has to be something truly heartfelt. So I’m considering it first draft material–worthy of a second look further down the line. Perhaps something I could have polished up and shining for next year…
— C.M.
Fellow “Die Hard” enthusiasts: what do YOU love about John McClane? And IS “Die Hard” a Christmas movie? Tell us why or why not.
— C.O.
A new favorite author for me and a new favorite book series, Arden’s “The Bear and the Nightingale” is a perfect blend of beauty and darkness. A good read for the harsh winter nights ahead.
— C.M.