I went interstate for a bit. There was scenery to look at and memories and feelings. I was inspired. I was going to write about it. But I don't think I will. I may write it or express it somehow, perhaps in some story, perhaps not. But about it seems to corrupt it, or exhaust its … Continue reading Inner promptings vs external stimuli
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Writing like a tree
The news, as it is wont to do these days, came via Twitter first, and then I found it in the mail. A poster. One of my stories for If: Books Open Changes was used for a Story Tree poster and it arrived the other day. It's the first time some of my writing has … Continue reading Writing like a tree
Butterfly Effects and Emerging Writers
There is no such thing as an emerging butterfly. There are caterpillars and there are butterflies. I don't know what an 'emerging writer' is, but whenever I apply for things or look at entries, I'm not it. Not enough publications, too many publications, haven't earned enough, or too much, no big novel, too many different … Continue reading Butterfly Effects and Emerging Writers
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