writing

  • Behind “The Process”: writing by HAND vs. Typing

    Behind “The Process”: writing by HAND vs. Typing

    When you write by hand, according to Joe Hill, “The only thing you have to entertain you is your own imagination.” Couldn’t agree more. No stimulus beyond what’s firing between your ears. I’ve also heard (but not confirmed) that James Patterson writes everything by hand, then an assistant types it up for him. And Ernest…

  • Writerly Knick-Knacks and Whatnot

    I’m not a big fan of knick-knacks per se, but I make exceptions. Or rather an exception. When it comes to writing, I like keep a little wooden duck named Curly nearby. When I was maybe 12, I went on a fishing trip with family near Oscoda, MI, on Lake Huron. At the bait shop,…

  • Music, Beta Readers, and Other Stuff…

    Hey yo! Happy Friday to anyone reading this today (or any other Friday, I s’pose)! I like to share things I find awesome when I have the chance. So, in no particular order: I don’t know about any of you writers out there, but I like to listen to music when I write. While writing…

  • Done(ish)

    I finished writing Switchers (the first chapter is available right up in here) but the work isn’t done done. The manuscript is currently in the capable hands of my editor, JoAnn, at Twin Tweaks Editing. Once she finishes doing her magic, I’ll go through it and polish it off. Now, I thought working on a…