Tag Archives: writing and storytelling
The secret truth about writing
When was the last time you went to a movie and wanted to stay behind and watch it again? What was the last political stump speech that made you laugh and cry and want to go knock on the doors … Continue reading
Gertrude Stein is a literary TRAIN WRECK
I know the name Gertrude Stein, and understand that she is some kind of Giant of Literature. (It’s pronounced “lit-rah-SURE, by the way, if you want to be all snobby and lame.) HOWEVER: For the first time, I’ve read actual … Continue reading
Filed under 4 Writing Secrets Wednesday
Using free ink and airtime to BUST THROUGH
Earned media — free ink and airtime — is worth a lot to reality stars like Snooki, The Situation and Kim Kardashian, who all extended their 15 minutes of fame into millions of dollars. Ink and airtime are even MORE … Continue reading
Evil storytelling tricks NO ONE SHOULD KNOW
I don’t care what you’re writing: whether it’s spy thrillers, speeches, newspaper stories or romances about men in kilts, the only thing that matters to the reader is the journey you take them on. How far – and how fast … Continue reading
