C.C. Yager's Blog, page 25

Listen to Yourself, Writers!

Years ago, in an effort to read more poetry, I began my writing work days by reading poetry out loud at my desk. I read classics, 19th century poetry, poems I’d hated in high school, foreign poetry in translation and … Continue reading →

From the Top

So, you want to be a virtuoso soloist in classical music?  No, this is not like that trick Carnegie Hall joke (customer in taxi asks driver how to get to Carnegie Hall, driver says “practice, practice, practice!”).  Classical musicians have … Continue reading →

Exploring the Human Mind Through Characters in Fiction

Human behavior is an enduring mystery to me, and often that includes my own behavior.  After years of writing fiction, I realized that I explored the human mind and behavior through the writing, i.e. the characters I created.  Therefore, always … Continue reading →

The Writer in the World

Years ago, Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers riveted my attention with their series The Power of Myth.�� I listened carefully to Campbell.�� His love for his subject gave his words power and excited me.�� He talked about “following your bliss” … Continue reading →

Book Club Discussion Guide

Author Nancy Cohen at her blog has posted helpful questions and tips for book discussion groups.�� If you want to re-invigorate your group, take a look at her post here. I plan to keep this post handy for future reference … Continue reading →

Messages from the Deep

A couple nights ago, as I was falling asleep, my mind suddenly shifted focus to the beginning of Perceval in Love, the third novel in the Perceval series.�� I’ve written about half of the first draft.�� The first chapter has … Continue reading →

#Read #Authors – #Copyright #Infringement #Notification…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
I have been hearing from a LOT recently that more SCAM BOOK SITES are appearing online in ever increasing numbers… What can YOU do about it? If you are an…

If You Can Help….

Yes, it’s come to this.�� I hate asking for any kind of help, but especially for help with paying bills, anything with money involved.�� Unfortunately, I have not been able to work since the end of January as I’ve struggled … Continue reading →

Not Writing

Where are you?�� Yes, I continue to occupy my space on this planet.�� No, I have not stopped writing although it may seem that way since I haven’t written here in weeks.�� I have not written anywhere in weeks.�� I’ve … Continue reading →

What does being an Artist mean in 2015?

Writing is an art and a craft. Storytelling is a universal human characteristic. The art is often in how the story is told.�� The craft is in the mechanics. Wasn’t it Stephen King who famously commented that his stories may … Continue reading →