Fran Friel's Blog, page 3
December 6, 2016
"...On Behalf Of One's Obsessions"
"The refusal to rest content, the willingness to risk excess on behalf of one's obsessions, is what distinguishes artists from entertainers, and what makes some artists adventurers on behalf of us all." --John UpdikeWishing you all a very Merry Little Christmas!
Yours Most Sincerely,
November 23, 2016
Unseen Dangers [Tee-Hee]
October 5, 2016
Pantsing and Beating?
Click Here: http://thewritelife.com/how-to-write-a-novel-beat-writers-block/
#MonicaLeonelle #ProseOnFire #WriteBetterFaster
Pantsing and Beating? Sounds brutal...but only for Writers!
Click Here: http://thewritelife.com/how-to-write-a-novel-beat-writers-block/
#MonicaLeonelle #ProseOnFire #WriteBetterFaster
May 24, 2016
In Times of Disaster
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.” - Mr. Rogers
November 17, 2015
Wild Life in Santa Cruz
Photo by Fran Friel
With so much of the country struggling with flooding, snow and frigid temps, I thought I'd just offer a simple little glimpse of beauty. This gorgeous orchid is just one of many I had the pleasure of viewing this past weekend at the Santa Cruz Orchid Society show.
I was dazzled and inspired. To me, she looks like an exotic beast ready to come alive and fly around the room, swooping and diving. Hide your children!
I hope you've enjoyed this solitary beauty as much as I have.
Wickedly Yours,
April 9, 2015
Vonnegut says...
Words to write by. Words to live by.
February 1, 2015
Vonnegut says...
Words to write by. Words to live by.
February 19, 2014
Writing Advice from "Franzen, King, Hosseini, and More"
How to Write: A Year in Advice from Franzen, King, Hosseini, and More
Highlights from 12 months of interviews with writers about their craft and the authors they love
Photo from The AtlanticWORTH SAVING
I've been saving the link to this article since December, because I wanted to be sure to share it with you (in case you missed it). I've been eager to get back to the blog, and what better way to do it than with a bang.
Joe Fassler of The Atlantic has provided a wonderful service to writers by gaining access to a magnificent gaggle of fine authors. Through his interviews with these generous folks, he collected their invaluable advice in the following article. Like I said, it's worth saving.
Of his collection of interviews, Joe Fassler says:
"Taken together, these conversations were like attending an MFA program—I learned that much. Here are the best short pieces of writing advice I heard from writers in 2013, a whole year’s worth of wisdom."
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/12/how-to-write-a-year-in-advice-from-franzen-king-hosseini-and-more/282445/
Enjoy!
Wickedly Yours,
Fran Friel
