4 Fun Things to Read (and Listen to) This Week
I’m not doing a regular blog post today, since I’m spending this week visiting my adorable niece and nephew. Just so you don’t miss me too much while I’m gone, here are some goodies to keep you busy!
1. One of My Favorite Posts From the Archives
This post from two years ago examines seven important questions about scenes vs. chapters, which will help you better understand and control your narrative. >>Click to read.
2. My Latest Greatest Writing Read
This should come as no surprise, since I’ve been raving for months now about the excellent essay anthology Light the Dark. In it, respected authors were invited to share passages from their own reading that they felt were formative to their journeys as writers. The insights are vast, and as varied as the authors.
3. My Surprising New Writing Music
Most of the time, I write exclusively to epic music—movie scores and trailer music companies like Two Steps From Hell. But lately I’ve really found these “alpha wave” compilations great for quieting my mind and concentrating.
4. The Novel I’m Enjoying Right Now
My first experience with Anton Myrer, Once an Eagle, immediately became one of my favorite books. After several disappointing fantasy novels earlier this year, I’m enjoying the strong and controlled writing found so far in Myrer’s nostaglic ode to the pre-World War II years, The Last Convertible.
I’ll be back on Monday the 12th with a new post. See you then!
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