As I begin the unpleasant chore of getting rid of most of the stuff I have accumulated over the years, tonight I came upon a blast from the past. Buried in the back of a large closet in my garage, I found 10 very heavy boxes. And when I peered inside, lo and behold—many, many … read more Blast from the Past
Sepsis kills 8 million people a year worldwide, but an ER doctor in Virginia saved three dying patients with a therapeutic dose of…Vitamin C! Nature gives humans everything we need to survive and thrive, we just need to learn how to put the pieces of the puzzle together in the right way. http://www.wtsp.com/news/health/evms-doctor-believes-he-found-sepsis-cure/425074382
This bit of insight is a nice spin on the often heard writing advice: show don’t tell. In the words of Anton Chekov: “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”
I’ve been a night owl since I was a kid, and I have always done my best writing at night. When the stars are out and noisy people are asleep, I’m alone with my thoughts, my imagination, and my dreams. This quote from an anonymous source sums it up: “The late night hours were made … read more I Love the Night
Unforgettable events, deep emotions, and personal loss or tragedy are often the driving forces that motivate writers to put their thoughts to words. As explained by author Paulo Coelho: “Tears are words waiting to be written.” —Paulo Coelho
Writers write for many reasons, but those who do it because they’re inspired or hear voices in their heads that compel them to write may resonate to this memorable quote by Anais Nin: “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” —Anais Nin
Practical advice for writers who are brought down sometimes by their own sensitivity, offered by legendary sci-fi author Ray Bradbury: “You must stay drunk of writing so reality cannot destroy you.” —Ray Bradbury
My writing handbook, Elements of Style 2017, hit #2 this morning on Amazon’s bestseller list for Writing/Editing books. So close to that coveted #1 spot, but hey, I’m thrilled being anywhere in the Top Ten!!! 😀 https://amzn.to/2iOXETM
Great advice to good writers who want to become great writers from William Faulkner: “Read, read, read. Read everything—trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it…Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write. If it’s good, you’ll find out. If it’s not, throw it out of the window.” —William Faulkner
Inspiring advice to aspiring writers from a master storyteller and one of my favorite sci-fi authors from yesteryear: “The unread story is not a story; it is little black marks on wood pulp. The reader, reading it makes it live: a live thing, a story.” —Ursula K. Le Guin