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Five recent movies all writers should watch

As a writer, you should focus on reading books. Right, I get it. Reading well helps you to become a better writer. But sometimes we need to change up the medium. And what better way to recharge from the page than with a great movie. I’ve spent a lot of time watching films, having worked…Read more Five recent movies all writers should watch

5 recent movies all writers should watch

As a writer, you should focus on reading books. Right, I get it. Reading well helps you to become a better writer. But sometimes we need to change up the medium. And what better way to recharge from the page than with a great movie. I’ve spent a lot of time watching films, having worked in the entertainment industry for a few years and simply …

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How many unfinished manuscripts do you have?

It has almost become routine. Get a great idea—this is the one! Jot it down. Make notes. Wait until you’re at your computer, and then type away, cranking out as many details as you can remember from the initial burst of inspiration. This is the one that will make my writing known. And then, about…Read more How many unfinished manuscripts do you have?

How many unfinished manuscripts do you have?

It has almost become routine. Get a great idea — this is the one! Jot it down. Make notes. Wait until you’re at your computer, and then type away, cranking out as many details as you can remember from the initial burst of inspiration. This is the one that will make my writing known. And then, about two weeks and ten thousand words later…a new …

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From page to screen: Philipp Meyer’s “The Son”

Remember that book I proclaimed should be considered a Great American Novel? Philipp Meyer’s The Son? Well, it is now a TV show—premiering this Saturday night on AMC. When it was first announced that they were making the book into a TV show, I was a little hesitant. Firstly, everyone knows the book is always […][image error]

From page to screen: Philipp Meyer’s “The Son”

Remember that book I proclaimed should be considered a Great American Novel? Philipp Meyer’s The Son? Well, it is now a TV show — premiering this Saturday night on AMC. When it was first announced that they were making the book into a TV show, I was a little hesitant. Firstly, everyone knows the book is always better than its screen adaptation. Add to that …

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Where I find my inspiration to write

You could ask any writer. I’m sure they could tell you how they begin their writing process. Maybe inspiration strikes like lightning—the entire story, right there in their mind, neatly wrapped with a bow. Maybe they have a nugget of an idea and begin to expand from there. Maybe they have a notion of an […]

Where I find my inspiration to write

You could ask any writer. I’m sure they could tell you how they begin their writing process. Maybe inspiration strikes like lightning — the entire story, right there in their mind, neatly wrapped with a bow. Maybe they have a nugget of an idea and begin to expand from there. Maybe they have a notion of an interesting main character and build the plot around …

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The place that inspires me

Once again, Jim was right. But for me, northern Michigan creates much more than an itch to move. It’s an endless inspiration. “Your kids inevitably want to move where they had their vacations when they were younger.” -Jim Harrison        Filed under: From the author Tagged: amwriting, author, author blog, blogging, great lakes, lake […]

The place that inspires me

Once again, Jim was right. But for me, northern Michigan creates much more than an itch to move. It’s an endless inspiration. “Your kids inevitably want to move where they had their vacations when they were younger.” -Jim Harrison        

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