My elder son is entering the world of professional writing. I am blessed to be able to “talk shop” with him, to be honest. He’s got a great brain. Today, the subject of character backstories arose in conversation. Because we’re fun, like that. 😉 I shared with him how Donald Sutherland, may he rest inContinue reading “The Backstory”
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Happy New Year!
I don’t do serious New Year’s Resolutions. Instead, taking the example of a pastor of mine eons ago, I resolve NOT to do something. Once again, I herein resolve to avoid skydiving. I have my limits! And focus words? I don’t focus so well on a concept like that, even when I’m trying. I knowContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Not so blank, now…
“You can’t edit a blank page.” If you’re a writer, it is very possible that someone has tossed this phrase your way. It may seem particularly unhelpful when you’re stuck in a paragraph, chapter…. Or a rut. But it’s true, nevertheless. This is why we have FIRST drafts. (Even if the first draft is ofContinue reading “Not so blank, now…”
Sandi Layne 