Once upon a time. . . it was tradition to begin a story with those words. Today, making first impressions with first lines is a skill all authors need. Today’s reader will accept the “once upon a time” opening only for a certain type of story. Other types of stories need a different style of…… Continue reading First Impressions with First Lines
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Taking A Risk
A nib of a Parker-Duofold-Pinstripe International fountain pen, © Parker Pens, CC My online friend, Asrai Devin, wrote a post last week about a contestrunning on Men with Pens: The Best Online Writing Contest. Two people will win a place as a student in the May edition of the Damn Fine Words writing course. (Retail…… Continue reading Taking A Risk
So Bad It’s Good
Some movies are so bad they just die on the screen. But some movies are so bad, it’s good. They become fan favorites. What about books?
Are You Saying No to Success?
Do you feel unsuccessful? Are you afraid “they” will figure out you’re a fraud? Or you’re saying no to success you have had? You might have Imposter Syndrome.
Space Shuttle Era Ends, What’s Next?
The Space Shuttle Era ends and I’m sad. The Space Shuttles were transformed into museum relics when they were delivered to the Smithsonian this week. Photo Credit: NASA/Smithsonian Institution/Carolyn Russo One wonders what the future holds for the manned American Space Program. Will it be Lockheed Martin’s vision discussed in their YouTube video: A New…… Continue reading Space Shuttle Era Ends, What’s Next?