The Synopsis, and Why You Should Learn to Love It
What is the synopsis, tips on writing it, and why it’s ultimately a very useful tool (so don’t hate it too much) Continue reading The Synopsis, and Why You Should Learn to Love It
Category: On Writing
Writing: the Original Long Game
You thought you “only” had to write a full, edited novel and find an agent and publisher? Think again! Continue reading Writing: the Original Long Game
The Lull after You Finish
I’ve found myself in a writing limbo, but I have to remind myself there IS no writing limbo. Continue reading The Lull after You Finish
Gatekeepers and Query Letters
Parts of the query letter and tips on crafting one Continue reading Gatekeepers and Query Letters
I Wrote a Book, and Now I Want to Publish It
The writing journey, and the adventure to getting my book traditionally published…Here goes! Continue reading I Wrote a Book, and Now I Want to Publish It
Wine Pass | Book review. So you want to move to Italy?
I recently reviewed a great Piedmont book on Wine Pass: Piedmont – The Dream, the House, the Life, by Jesper Remo and Erik Bjorn. Continue reading “Wine Pass | Book review. So you want to move to Italy?”
Wine Pass | 3 wine book reviews
This past year, I’ve read three newly published books on wine, two of them Piemonte-specific. I was asked by the authors to write their reviews. Overall, if you’re into wine reading, I’d recommend each book. Continue reading “Wine Pass | 3 wine book reviews”
Writing Inspiration from Podcasts
Why hadn’t anyone told me about podcasts?
Sure, I knew about them. But no one told me, “It’s like listening to your own tailored radio show,” or, “It’s like getting a TED talk or free lecture on something awesome.” Continue reading “Writing Inspiration from Podcasts”
Why do you write?
I always love to read Brain Pickings.
In one of her recent posts, Maria Popova explores the work of Seven Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges, focusing on the meaning of success in literature. It got me thinking about why I write. Continue reading “Why do you write?”
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