Poetry: Art vs. Craft
There are two halves of poetry, both equally important: art and craft. The art involves the emotion conveyed in a poem, while the craft refers to the structure. This isn’t a post about how to successfully do either, but to...
Tagged: Writing
Story Endings
There’s not one right way to end a story, but there are many things to consider when writing one, and even more ways to write a bad ending. One thing that I think is sometimes forgotten when ending a story...
How to Effectively Use Body Language in Writing
Body language provides non-verbal cues on what a person is thinking or feeling. In writing, it is a great way to show a character’s emotions or thoughts. I’m going to discuss a few ways that gestures can add to your...
A Year in Review
I’m cheating a little in this post since 2017 is the first full year that I have been blogging. I started in the fall of 2016, so I’m going to include statistics from the time I started this blog through...
Lessons from Other Authors
I’m constantly learning about, re-examining, adjusting, and experimenting with the writing craft. In the process, I pass on information to other writers in the hope that it will be helpful to someone else. Through the process, I’ve learned that a...
