How do I know which point-of-view (POV) to use when writing my story? It’s a question I’ve heard over and over again in workshops and/or critique groups I’ve participated in. And yes, I’ve raised my hand alongside everyone else in hopes that someday a profound, no-fail formula will sprout up to demystify it for us … Continue reading Point-of-View: He/She, You or I
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In Search of Pens
The pen is the tongue of the mind. -- Horace This weekend I found myself on the search for pens. Not just any ordinary pens, mind you; but, Pilot G2 Retractable Premium Gel Ink Roller Ball, fine line, in the color black, please. What can I say? I love the way they balance … Continue reading In Search of Pens
A Story Worth Reading
People did not want to hear about simple things. They wanted to hear about great things--simply told. -- Jane Addams What makes a story worth reading? I decided to conduct my own ‘unscientific’ poll and here’s what the reading public at large had to say: “Oh, it has to absolutely grab me from the … Continue reading A Story Worth Reading
