Stephen King recommended that after writing the first draft of your story, you should then cut out at least 10% during the initial editing process. This is to deal with the word bloat issues that most writers have. Usually, folks have a tendency to write way more than is necessary; too much dialog, too much description, just too many words. Luckily … Continue reading Necessary Excess
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Turning
I work over at a machine shop that allows people to use the machines for the price of a monthly membership. I've worked there off and on since last October, but I've not had much interest in actually using the shop, though employees can use it for free. While I consider myself a creative person, … Continue reading Turning
Portrait of a Writer’s Block
It is not without trepidition that I start this post. Not because I'm concerned that I'll reveal some deep dark secret, one that will shock the world and cause my friends to abandon me in droves. Nor am I concerned that I'll dissolve in a misty, murky jumble of emotionally driven platitudes and cliches, vomiting … Continue reading Portrait of a Writer’s Block
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