Poetry and me
I was reluctant to headline this post the way it is, as it may sound too selfie. But poetry interests many people so it’s the poetry that counts here. Then I ask, how do I intersect with poetry?
Tag: writing notes
When the key character knows the end: how it should be written
Predicting the ending of a story makes sense when there is an explanation for the prediction. Otherwise, how does one know? The story of Jesus is not only a religious story, but one which predicts the ending and not all stories do predict the ending in such direct fashion.
One or two acceptances in the mist
Had a flurry of writing over the Easter period and beyond for some devotions I was trying to get through and published. Those ones were safely rejected I think all of them, but I am not counting, so I have an idea there is one or two that are on their list to publish at… Read More One or two acceptances in the mist
This writer knows his grammar
Just adding the word may have provided accuracy when one could have missed it out. But is it true?
A genre filled with life
When is the abundant genre appropriate to write today? Perhaps not these days. But what about past days? Future days? Sometime ago in a person’s life? What was the narrative? Somehow, what is it? The abundant genre is about blessings, full of blessings, over filled with blessings. Even those blessings in disguise…hidden ones, silent ones,… Read More A genre filled with life
Writing in anger
A reviewer assumed a screenwriter/director was driven by anger to make a work, but being driven by this emotion seems a stretch too far. How does one manage that emotion while working with it? Wouldn’t anger get out of control and interfere with the person doing the work, effectively disabling the person from thinking straight?
The mirror
Like Ibsen, he knew that to create is to judge oneself From the article “Film Autobiography” by Oswell Blakeston (Film Review 1973-74)
One word says it
As I am progressing my sentence, and stuck for the right word, I try and use two words. Why use two words when I could use one? Two words tries to expand on the meaning in my mind — but it sounds clumsy and awkward. It just does not flow well. One word may say… Read More One word says it
One among the million stories
There are millions even trillions of stories in the Mind’s eye, but only one, maybe two or three, that should be written by me. – Pete’s quotes
Getting the job done
Getting things done is one of the things that bothers me — because of time I might not get the job done — but to get the job done also keeps me inspired — because I know I can get it done. – Pete’s quotes
It is normal to revise one’s published work
It is normal for an author to revise published works. Authors of books have done it all the time, I just seen two examples today. – Pete’s quotes
Writing reflections is, well, a reflective exercise
I’ve been working on a book of reflections based on my readings of the Gospel of Mark. The gospel is from the Bible and I am aware of being accurate to the text and not saying something myself in my writings that was not intended by the writer of the gospel. But I am writing… Read More Writing reflections is, well, a reflective exercise
The genre may choose you
I’ve been thinking. Of what use is a writer? When you reach a certain age, you look for a job or embark on a career and writing seems everywhere. When I look at this writing world, there are needs for newsletter writers, technical writers, and so on. A few will make money from creative writing… Read More The genre may choose you
Thinking before writing
Am thinking is my favorite hashtag. Because when I am thinking I am thinking about how I can move forward, improve, or make something such as my writing better. A think tank can be the before writing process. Actual writing follows thinking or at other times a healthy dose of inspiration. This week I have… Read More Thinking before writing
The writing life is fluid
Writing is never over. Even the so-called “off-seasons” have a purpose, to enjoy and do well, and to lead one into the next stage. One does not always have to be successful, as each stage has a uniqueness of its own. At least that is how I think of it, in my experience. Live, learn,… Read More The writing life is fluid
Storyteller's Eclectic Flying Machine 