Why Writers Should Stick With Simultaneous Submissions
As many of my blog followers know, I recently finished my full-length play. For the past few months, I have submitted my play to several playhouses in hopes for a reading or even a full…
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Elsa, the cat who puts up with me. The Writer & Cat Connection
Where I live, I’m known as the cat lady. Not because I own any cats. Well, that’s not true. My beloved cat Gizmo had to be left behind because I moved across the country and…
Credit: thewritelife.com The Writer’s Crisis Is The New Writer’s Block
For the past month or so, I’ve binge-watched the ’90s sitcom Frasier on Netflix. I laughed heartily episode after episode through eight consecutive seasons. That is, until I watched this scene: Granted, a sitcom…
Not In The Mood To Write? 5 Ways To Break The Curse
Some days, I don’t feel like writing. I have a bucketful of excuses: “I’m tired.” “I’m sad.” “I’m sick.” “It’s grey and muggy outside.” “I worked all day.” And the list goes on. While it’s…
Stop Writing Pointless Conversations. No, Seriously.
I was in the bookstore the other day—my favorite place in town—and I was driven out by one awful occurrence: A pointless conversation. Two people, one employee and one patron, sort of recognized each…
Time Is An Excuse, Not A Reason
I finally had time to read the first issue in my subscription to Poets & Writers Magazine. A half hour before bedtime, I sneak in an article or two (read in order, of course) before I…
