I plan to write another, more deeply engaged post later - perhaps also about world building - but for now, here is an interesting article discussing the question:To world build, or not to world build? The Building of Worlds at LitReactor Darn it, here's another one! This one explores Tolkien's world building in particular, how it intimidates… Continue reading Quick Blurb – World Building
Author: cskinnaird
Writer, journalist, blogger, and editor.
Based in Florida. Loves travel and Eastern spirituality.
Writes novels, poetry, short fiction.
Confessions
I decided that I want to make this blog more personal. I don't want to just share tips on writing, writing resources, and book reviews. I want to share who I am as a person and a writer, too. Why? Well, I think it would be nice to "get it out." Two, I want to… Continue reading Confessions
The Cheese Factor: Keep the “Cheesiness” Out of Your Author Website
I really enjoyed these tips for building a writer's website. I was pleased to find that my website passes the "no cheese" list. Feel free to check it out after you view Kerry Lonsdale's list: cskinnaird.weebly.com
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One of the oldest bloggers, a writer, on how blogging helped him...
Help With Scheduling Your Writing
How can we schedule our writing? It is something I admit that I have difficulty with. Can I call myself a writer, when I don't write daily? This question has come in my mind, and I know that it has in others' minds, too. Perhaps right now you're clicking away from my blog, because I… Continue reading Help With Scheduling Your Writing
Blog Post Recommendation – “Overcoming Feelings of Loneliness” by Courage 2 Create
I just wanted to share a really wonderful, thought-provoking post about writers overcoming loneliness, on the Courage 2 Create blog: Ollin on Overcoming That Terrible Thing, Loneliness
Book Review – “The Orenda” by Joseph Boyden
This book was amazing in the way that it showed the culture and customs of the Huron Native Americans, and in the way it tries to put us into the minds and time of Native America. The only reason that I don't give it 5 stars, actually, is because the book was so intelligent… Continue reading Book Review – “The Orenda” by Joseph Boyden
Hope Clark and Funds for Writers
I am gaining respect for Hope Clark, author and editor of the e-newsletter Funds for Writers. I think it's about time I pick up one of her mysteries at the library. I originally signed up to the newsletter because I wanted to get news of upcoming contests, but over time I have begun to enjoy… Continue reading Hope Clark and Funds for Writers
Writing in Cafés
Why do writers write in cafés? What is it about them that makes them so attractive and conducive to writing? We know that: They're warm (or cool, in summer). They have nice mellow music. You get to have your own private space where no one will bother you. You can easily set up your notebooks,… Continue reading Writing in Cafés
What IS writing? What Does It Mean? &, Writing What You Know
What does writing mean? For some, it is just scribbling something on a piece of paper. For others, it's a struggle to try and express what they want to put down in words. I have heard it said a lot, "I don't know how to write", or, "I don't write well." This always boggled me.… Continue reading What IS writing? What Does It Mean? &, Writing What You Know
Typing Madly 