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Top Secret! The One-Year Path To Publication
Published on Thursday, December 24, 2009 by Essays There is a way to virtually guarantee your publication within a single year. No, it has nothing to do with self-publication. This path is not for dilettantes, and will push you to the limit, but it has worked for dozens of my students, and it will work for you. It is based on writing principles first proposed by two giants in the publishing field, science-fiction wri... Read More »
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Consider Self Publishing in Ebook Format
Published on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 by Essays Today, more than every before authors are presented with publishing opportunities that have never existed before. This is not to understate the hard work that authors have to go through to get recognition, write great books, and make a full time living from their passion of expression. However, it is to say that today, due to advances in communications technology, aut... Read More »
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The Details Are In The Calendar
Published on Monday, November 2, 2009 by Essays Like many authors, writing a novel was always an aspiration. When I finally started the process, in Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace I had a great story that had evolved from real-life events. Still, the majority of my experience was writing nonfiction, a style that generally called for straight facts with less emphasis on descriptive elements. Exceptional fiction ... Read More »
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What A New Writer Has To Know About Creating ...
Published on Sunday, October 11, 2009 by Essays What is the soul of a story? Some people say the plot, some others say the characters. I say, it’s both. But now, I’d like to talk about characters. How do you create a character? Here are some ways used by writers out there in creating the characters in their story: • Go with the flow Some writers begin with the first few lines. As long as they ... Read More »
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Save The Planet, Hug A Clam
Published on Saturday, March 28, 2009 by Essays It has become obvious to all but the most unrelentingly stubborn apologists for the oil industry that we now stand at a pivotal moment in the history of our planet. As much fun as it would be to make fun of Al Gore's pretentious drawl and expanding bald spot, none of us can afford to ignore his clarion call for global change. With humankind's carbon footprint leaving ... Read More »
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Scams, Schemes, And Shams: Who Can An Author...
Published on Thursday, November 27, 2008 by Essays Authors in their quest to get published can fall victim to scams. Here's a few tips to help you avoid the traps. Online Matching Services and Email Blast Programs These services, for a fee, put your query letter, synopsis and first chapter online. Acquisition editors and literary agents then have the opportunity to peruse the offerings. You have to ask yourself i... Read More »
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Essence Of Character – Seven Steps To C...
Published on Sunday, November 9, 2008 by Essays Creating characters that are believable takes time and discipline. Creating dynamically real individuals and not imposing your own thoughts and impressions upon them is not easy to do, and is often the difference between a novel or screenplay that sits in a closet and one that finds its way around town and into the hands of audiences. Spending your time building your ... Read More »
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Seven Ways To Connect Your Writing And Your L...
Published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 by Essays An important question for any artist is: How can I built a career and simultaneously be true to myself? It’s an important question, and during the twenty years I’ve taught writing, hundreds of students have expressed the belief that success and personal integrity are mutually exclusive. The Lifewriting... Read More »
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America’s Next Great Writer
Published on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 by Essays Every once in a while a writer comes along that demands we take notice; one that avails just the right meter, tempo, and rhythm; one that can engulf us in a story and keep us glued throughout 200 pages; one that offers a style sure to be emulated by his aspiring peers, both of his generation and generations to come. Nelson Pahl is just that writer. With simultaneous... Read More »
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Notches
Published on Friday, August 1, 2008 by Essays When the verdict was read my client smiled broadly and rapidly turned toward me and shook my hand vigorously and patted my shoulder at the same time. His quickness of movement surprised me and as I stared into his smiling eyes and I saw no relief, only gladness. He again reacted when he saw my look and darted his eyes upward as if to thank the ceiling. He brought his ... Read More »

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