Closing 2012, I asked various groups of writers what their best attributes and habits are, and what enables them to meet their goals. Here’s what they said:…… Read more “How Writers Really Write — Writing Habits”
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Is an Anaconda Still an Anaconda? – The Way of the Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Britannica is going out of print, moving to an entirely digital platform. Few are likely broken up about the transition, though I confess: 🙁 I…… Read more “Is an Anaconda Still an Anaconda? – The Way of the Encyclopedia”
The Victim Mindset Behind Extreme Idioms and Luxury Language
I’m going out on a limb here. Get it? I’m not literally climbing out on the branch of a tree, but figuratively, I’m taking liberty with canon…… Read more “The Victim Mindset Behind Extreme Idioms and Luxury Language”
Dead Metaphors, Macabre Morphemes… Slaying the English Language
Yes, I’m a language Nazi, not because I know so much (though I do know a lot), but because language fascinates me enough that after years of…… Read more “Dead Metaphors, Macabre Morphemes… Slaying the English Language”
The Glory (and Humor) of Literary Interpretation
As writers we’re always told not to worry about what others will think of our writing, yet we are constantly reminded to be concerned with how other…… Read more “The Glory (and Humor) of Literary Interpretation”
The Musical Creation of Sacred Writing Space
I can’t listen to music while I write. That’s not exactly right, really. I can listen to ambient background sort of melodies. Actual head bopping, wiggling in…… Read more “The Musical Creation of Sacred Writing Space”
Blogger’s Ball Virgin
That apostrophe really makes a difference. Welcome to those stopping by! Thanks for visiting. I keep a fairly odd mix moving through in interests and expression. Please…… Read more “Blogger’s Ball Virgin”
Writing the Future!
This morning on NPR’s Morning Edition, I listened to a segment on bargain space ship launching. Yes, that’s more or less the gist. In light of the…… Read more “Writing the Future!”
A Triumphant F*cking Faux Pas
Everyone’s in an uproar because Mother Jones reporter Mac McClelland staged her own rape. The short version is, having covered many accounts of sexual assault around the…… Read more “A Triumphant F*cking Faux Pas”
Human Trafficking and Double Standards
Apparently nothing is sacred. For years I’ve read how women and children are sold into slavery, are forced into or turn to prostitution to feed themselves, particularly…… Read more “Human Trafficking and Double Standards”