So you want to write a humorous blog, but you’re not sure you can be funny. I don’t know why you’re asking me, but I don’t mind offering my inexpert advice.
First the good news. There are only two kinds of unfunny people: Those that don’t want to be funny and don’t try, and those that want to be f[......]
Josie, how and when did the writing bug first bite you?
I think I always wanted to write. Ironically, the catalyst was the day I brought my first child home from the hospital. as I held him in my arms, I realized that my identity had gone from careerist (I was in advertising at the time) to wife to [......]
From an outsider’s point of view it might look like writers have an effortless job. Daydream about exotic locations, create interesting characters, visualize exciting scenarios. Then turn on the computer and start typing. The end result — a publishable or, at least, readable story.
If on[......]
Back in the 90s when I first developed my passion for writing, I had no clue what blogging was. Despite being a teenager, I was a late-bloomer on the internet. Blogging seemed uninteresting to me and something a small group of people did, the type of people who kept journals or diaries. That was not[......]
When you read a new novel or short story, it evokes a response, most times emotional, sometimes clinical. You may revel in each new story until the author disappoints you, or you may seek reasons to put the book down unless reluctantly persuaded to continue. Whatever type of story is immaterial. Thi[......]
Have you ever contemplated being a freelancer? Wondered if you missed the wagon? Fear not, for the wagon is still here and it’s parked outside a goldmine. You are not too late and there is still money to be made in freelancer jobs.
Perhaps your image of freelancing is slaving away in a cubicle[......]
The name “Insight of a Born Again Writer-Editor” implies that I’ve recently started writing again. You see, I did give up writing about 5 years ago — but now I’m getting back in the saddle as a blogger. It’s good to be back and I’m having as much fun as ever[......]
When I use the term “false critic” I refer to a critic who does a lot of telling but not enough showing. Anyone with basic writing, reading and editing skills can tell someone how to improve their work. The number who can show a writer exactly how to improve their prose are far fewer. T[......]
We all know of numerous writers who read voraciously in an attempt to learn the art of writing. They read short stories, flash fiction, novellas and novels, a multitude of genres, the masters and amatuers alike. Their thirst is almost unquenchable and they channel this experience into their writing.[......]
