Author: Mark
I write, I read, I lift heavy things, and drink fermented beverages. Just not at the same time. I work in the computer industry, and blog for no good reason at all.
10 Stunning Writing Studios
Another great article. It is always interesting to see how others like to work, although this is a bit of speculative architecture more than anything else. I certainly have found … Continue reading 10 Stunning Writing Studios
In the 1930s, a New Yorker editor wrote this perfect style guide for today’s bloggers
An excellent set of writing rules. It falls right in line with the short book on writing (which was originally an article) by Elmore Leonard. Great stuff. Generally, write so … Continue reading In the 1930s, a New Yorker editor wrote this perfect style guide for today’s bloggers
How to Increase Your Daily Word Count by 75%
Neat ideas on changing habits. I have been trying several things myself, not just for writing, but also for working out. Since being in a car accident, my old habits … Continue reading How to Increase Your Daily Word Count by 75%
Bring Out Another Thousand
There is never, ever, a logical reason to have a boat. Boats are expensive, and if they aren’t they are broken, and need expensive repairs. You need special training to … Continue reading Bring Out Another Thousand
Hail, Britannia!
I was up early. I had packed a picnic basket the night before. It was actually, a basket, we had purchased it several years earlier, and was woven wicker with … Continue reading Hail, Britannia!
Gonna Fly Now
We ended our vacation where we started, back with family in Philadelphia. The drive from Lancaster was pretty fast. We stopped for breakfast in a Waffle House on Highway 30. … Continue reading Gonna Fly Now
First Friday Wordsmiths – Warren Ellis – On Writing
I’m a rather big fan of Warren Ellis. I also like to hear writers talk about the writing process. This is a neat short interview from Warren on Comic Writing. … Continue reading First Friday Wordsmiths – Warren Ellis – On Writing
Behind the Green Shades
The restaurant in the hotel was a bit hit and miss. After a late swim at night, we came out for dinner, and it was a train wreck. Everything we … Continue reading Behind the Green Shades
Million times more humble than Thou art
We drove out of Alexandria in the morning. It is pretty nice to be able to rent a one-way car to get around. But I have done this so often … Continue reading Million times more humble than Thou art
Cognitive Dissonance 