Category Archives: On writing

See how the masters do it: http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/the-best-100-opening-lines-from-books

From Stuart McLean: I think the question writers most often get from people who are not writers, but think they would like to be, is “Where do you get your ideas”… http://www.cbc.ca/radio/literaryawards/2011/07/a-question-of-belief.html

From OWG founder Rebecca: http://www.math.pacificu.edu/~emmons/JofUR/

The most solid advice . . . for a writer is this, I think: Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when you eat, and when you sleep, really to sleep. Try as much as possible to … Continue reading →

One of the best, most detailed articles I have ever seen on the ‘secrets’ to getting your work published in a magazine.

Check out this blog, where Kurt says, “People have been hearing fantastic stories since time began. The problem is, they think life is supposed to be like the stories. Let’s look at a few examples.” Interesting insights, as usual, from … Continue reading →

Interesting article on keeping the (extraneous) deets to yourself: http://www.salon.com/books/laura_miller/2011/03/01/description/index.html

An anthology from 31 well-known writers contemplating their craft — should be great reading!

January — a good month to stay in and write. http://www.publishingtalk.eu/blog/writing/10-ways-to-stay-in-and-write-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-5540

Five writing tips from Vincent Lam, author of _Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures_.