The very cool Tumblr kept by The Strand Bookstore posts found photos and underlined passages in the books. They recently hosted a contest to write a piece based on one of their posts. I chose a black and white photo of a young girl dancing. I did not win, but I would still like to…
My PARIS REVIEW Contest Entry
The Paris Review recently posted a contest. The idea was to be inspired by a funny illustration and write 300 words or less in the style of Ernest Hemingway, P. G. Wodehouse, Joan Didion, Elizabeth Bishop, or Ray Bradbury. Obviously I chose Wodehouse. I didn’t win — I didn’t even make the cut as a…
ARMCHAIR BEA 12: Ask the Experts
I am surely no expert. I “accidentally” fell into book blogging. I’ve learned a great deal by absorption. At this point, I think my main question is how to get more readers. How do I attract more engaged readers? Readers who look for new posts, who leave comments and ask questions? Ideas?
ARMCHAIR BEA 12: Beyond the Blog
Although I certainly haven’t reached my writing goals, by any means, I have done some freelance writing. For a time, I was actually making a good bit of money doing it too. There were even a few months that it covered the rent, free and clear. But as the economy tanked, local outlets (the ones…
Writing Exercise: Character Development
This week, we focused primarily on character development. Because I so enjoyed the last time I imagined this world, I decided to continue on with it. I don’t find the writing itself to be as solid, but I do feel I’ve fleshed out her character quite a bit. Surely he wouldn’t dare to make a…