Tag Archives: Novel
Writing is Hard Work and Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Different
Writers (and I’m talking about creative writing) who in the debate about whether or not writing can be taught say that “writing cannot be taught,” or writers who say they “don’t revise” are engaging in a game of intimidation. Whether … Continue reading
What Works For My Writing
This morning, Nova shared a list of things that work for her writing. It was so inspiring that I decided to mull over what works for me–so that I could concretize what it is that works for me…and I could … Continue reading
Sleep No More: Novel Writing
Sleep No More, as described by The New York Times, is “‘Macbeth’ in a hotel,” because it’s kind of a play kind of performance art kind of voyeurism kind of spectator sport but not really any of the above. Which … Continue reading
Filed under New York City, The World, Writing
what can be better than finishing a manuscript first draft?
What can be better than finishing the first draft of my novel? Having a friend finish the first draft of her novel, too. Congratulations to my dear and awesome friend, Nova Ren Suma, whose support is priceless and whose commitment … Continue reading
phase 1: done
Yesterday was a good day. In the morning, I wrote a couple thousand words, and then in the afternoon, I went snowshoeing in some of the most beautiful landscapes out there: the Sierra Nevadas, dusted with at least a foot … Continue reading
