Many awesome writing things happened to me over the course of last week. So here is a post chock-full of good news! First, I have a piece of flash fiction, entitled “Eulogy,” up at the San Antonio Current. Meaning I’m making progress on my fiction list! I love this feature, and I’m excited to have workContinue reading “Exciting Things!”
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Writing habits
Via Kelli Russell Agodon, the Tin House blog has a post about the habits of highly effective writers (Kelli also did a similar post of her own). It’s pretty interesting to see how different people work. I’m currently not writing full-time. But even though writing doesn’t happen at all hours of the day for me, I’m stillContinue reading “Writing habits”
The kind of poetry I write
Over at Harriet, Rachel Zucker wrote a post noting that it’s important for poets to define the kind of poetry we write. She then did a two-part post (Part One here; Part Two here) in which various poets described (or attempted to describe, because it’s difficult) their kind of poetry. Because I believe this isContinue reading “The kind of poetry I write”
Illegible Map [IndieInk Challenge]
For the IndieInk Writing Challenge this week, littlewonder2 challenged me with “Write 42 words about a character lost in the dark.” and I challenged lisa with “Write a piece in which the entirety of the plot takes place in a fast food restaurant.” Illegible Map I know I’m doomed because the bright stars can’t provideContinue reading “Illegible Map [IndieInk Challenge]”
On Second Thought, Call an Exorcist [IndieInk Challenge]
For the IndieInk Writing Challenge this week, Wendryn challenged me with “‘All our kids are screaming but the ghosts aren’t real’ U2, Get On your Boots” and I challenged Dara with “‘That’s what livin’ in the city does, man. Stick your song in your throat.’ — George Carlin” *** On Second Thought, Call an ExorcistContinue reading “On Second Thought, Call an Exorcist [IndieInk Challenge]”
First Blood [IndieInk Challenge]
For the IndieInk Writing Challenge this week, Sir challenged me with “‘When does the fun start?’, he asked, blood dripping slowly from the knife in his right hand.” and I challenged Cedar with “Write a narrative constructed out of a series of haiku.” Note: You might have guessed from the prompt, but this post isContinue reading “First Blood [IndieInk Challenge]”
Editor’s Choice Finalist!
On Sunday evening, I got some exciting news. I learned that one of my IndieInk pieces, “Caught Between Sea and Shore,” has been nominated for an Editor’s Choice Award for the month of March! There’s both an Editor’s Choice, and a Reader’s Choice. Meaning that anyone on the internet can read the selection of nomineesContinue reading “Editor’s Choice Finalist!”
Come into the world like that [IndieInk Challenge]
For the IndieInk Writing Challenge this week, Bewildered Bug challenged me with “Write a piece based on the following quote from V.S. Naipaul: ‘As a child I knew almost nothing, nothing beyond what I had picked up in my grandmother’s house. All children, I suppose, come into the world like that, not knowing who theyContinue reading “Come into the world like that [IndieInk Challenge]”
Pending Investigation [IndieInk Challenge]
For the IndieInk Writing Challenge this week, Jester Queen challenged me with “I’m certain you’re an honest young man. Nonetheless, I need concrete proof before I can make an accusation of that nature” and I challenged Michael with “I’ve got half a mind to destroy the world that destroyed me.” Pending Investigation “I’m certain (ThoughContinue reading “Pending Investigation [IndieInk Challenge]”
Devil’s Ark [IndieInk Writing Challenge]
Last week, I discovered IndieInk.org, a site where you can sign up for a challenge, give one of your own, and then share what you write. Here’s my first entry! I had fun, and I look forward to participating in future challenges. Devil’s Ark On the Devil’s ark, the passengers had a monkey as theirContinue reading “Devil’s Ark [IndieInk Writing Challenge]”