Happy Bourbon Day
Yeah, I’m a pretty big whiskey guy right now. Not sure why it has filled so much of my cabinet of late, but hey, who’s arguing. In any case, as … Continue reading Happy Bourbon Day
Category: Writing
Tech Test: Folding Keyboard
I have always loved to play with different tech tools. Especially when it comes to writing. When we are traveling I like to have the option to write where ever … Continue reading Tech Test: Folding Keyboard
Thoughts on Writing
Like many writers, I get stuck. I can sit and stare at a keyboard for hours, or at least be near the keyboard, blocked, trying to get something written, and … Continue reading Thoughts on Writing
“How I Work” from Warren Ellis
Unless we are traveling, I never write enough. And for whatever reason, I seem to love picking through how other writers work and stay unblocked. Warren Ellis is right at … Continue reading “How I Work” from Warren Ellis
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%
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
The Night Wieners
Be sure to check out the new blog from Librarian and Lifting genius Josh Hanagarne: Night Wieners. It is a blog about writing. Check it out. A clip: Here’s the … Continue reading The Night Wieners
Happy Birthday HST
“As far as I’m concerned, it’s a damned shame that a field as potentially dynamic and vital as journalism should be overrun with dullards, bums, and hacks, hag-ridden with myopia, … Continue reading Happy Birthday HST
Contractual Obligation Posting
Goddammit. I have a deadline… and I can do deadlines. I have set myself a new goal this year of writing up an article on my Blog by each Friday. … Continue reading Contractual Obligation Posting
WonderRant Powers – Activate!
“On some days you just want to beat the living shit out of someone, and then have the cops come and clean them up” – Hunter S. Thompson Nothing really … Continue reading WonderRant Powers – Activate!
Cognitive Dissonance 