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Writing Morally Grey Characters: Tips from crime writer Charles Salzberg

March 27, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Please enjoy this guest post written by Charles Salzberg, journalist, teacher and author of detective and crime fiction, as well as numerous works of nonfiction: Rather than risk boredom, why not … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: The Writing Life Tagged With: crime fiction, Fiction, writing tips

What, Why, How: Hiram Larew

March 20, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What? What’s my poetry? Well, it’s slanted. It’s made of roundabout and surprise. And, it’s surely implied rather than outright. I’ve always relished, even worshipped, the unexpected in … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: activism, poetry, poetry X hunger, writing

Writers, Respect What You Do

March 13, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

As if... When I was an aspiring writer, I didn’t always prioritize my work. One conversation changed that. Years ago, I told my therapist I often felt guilty when I was writing. He drew … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: The Writing Life Tagged With: guilt, Respect, writing tips

What, Why, How: Maryann Miller

March 11, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What? Hello, my name is Maryann, and I’m addicted to writing. It started when I was about ten years old and had just finished reading a charming book about Lassie written by Albert Payson Terhune. … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: Fiction, Historical Fiction, mystery, series, thrillers

What, Why, How: Tracy Lawson

March 6, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I’ve always wanted to be a writer, but for the bulk of my adult life, I told stories through dance. Creating recital pieces and choreographing musicals required most of my creative … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: dystopian, Fiction, Historical Fiction

Totally Shredded

February 27, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Routine: In the morning, I prepare our older dog Clementine’s food– a special low protein kibble with a pump of fish oil and a sprinkling of tartar-removal flakes. Then I use a small syringe to … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Humor in Everyday Life, Notes on Being Human Tagged With: breakfast, nostalgia, routine

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