Loren Rhoads's Blog, page 83
October 18, 2011
In praise of the short story
"I love narrowing the world down to 20 pages, so I can keep an eye on every word." -- Martha J. Allard, author of Dust and Other Stories
October 17, 2011
Writing in cafes: beverage of choice
I've struggled with coffee for years. I know I really shouldn't drink it because of my blood pressure, except that a little caffeine speeds up my slow heartbeat and actually lowers my blood p
October 16, 2011
Instant City at the LitCrawl
Last night was the 5th time I've had the pleasure of reading at the Lit Crawl. I think they keep getting better and better.
October 14, 2011
October 13, 2011
Learning to speak
I paid a friend who's a voice teacher for an hour's lesson one morning in 2008. It was amazing.
October 11, 2011
Learning to read aloud
In 2006, I attended a one-day seminar on reading in public. It taught me more about what I didn't need to worry about than what I wanted to address. My expectations were undoubtedly too
October 10, 2011
Writing in cafes: the most important meal of the day
I tend to go to cafes for breakfast these days. I'm out in the morning, dropping my daughter off at school, so it's easiest to swing by a cafe and get some breakfast and write. You know
October 7, 2011
A Sweet Halloween Picture Book
This is a sweet little book with a story reminiscent of A Very Brave Witch, except this time it's a witch *and* a vampire who discover that children are nothing to be afraid of. The text is b
October 4, 2011
October 3, 2011
What do you use to write portably?
I write longhand. In a spiral-bound notebook. With a medium-point blue ink pen. It makes me old-fashioned, but I'm okay with that. I don't ever worry about anyone stealing m
