Writing
I write novels, screenplays, and works of non-fiction. I share my passion for writing with advice, tips, book reviews for writers, and more. This page will also feature any works in progress and samples of my work.
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My First Creative Process
I thought that I would share the creative process that resulted in the screenplay “Stealth.” It’s an interesting story that took seven years for me to complete. It started with an idea that changed and developed over the years so that the final script was nothing like my original intended story. It all started with…
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How To Write
It seems like there are a million and one things to read about writing. It’s overwhelming to see all the books published on the topic. Add to that all the websites and blogs that make it their main focus and it’s not hard to see why some people are afraid to even try. I know…
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Different Roles We Play
I read May Not Appear Exactly as Shown by Gordon J.H. Leenders and was intrigued by this passage. “Hey, like Shakespeare said, ‘All the world’s a stage and all the people actors.’” “Life is not a play, Ryan. And Brad and Nicole are not actors.” “The play’s the thing Katelin.” “Ryan, stop it, life is…
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Though
Where did you come from? Why have you crept into my daily lexicon?I don’t remember using you, until only recently, you’ve been born into my vocabulary.You’ve butt in and taken but’s placeBut not completely, you seeThe problem is that when I look backI can remove youAnd it makes no differenceto my words or message.So why…
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Survived by Stuff
“Survived by Stuff” is the name of my new short story. It’s the first short story that I have written since I started my five-year mission to get published. In some ways I found it harder to write than a novel. I think I prefer to work in long form. I thought it would be…
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Wisdom Hiding in the Art
All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players:They have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages. At first the infant,Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms.And then the whining school-boy, with his satchelAnd shining morning face, creeping like snailUnwillingly to school.…
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Never Think PT 2
So I was reading a collection of essays last week and I highlighted this passage. “Never think of taking a book with you. The object of walking is to relax the mind. You should therefore not permit yourself to even think while you walk. But divert your attention by the objects surrounding you. Walking is…
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In The Beginning There Was Story
According to the Gospel of John, in the beginning there was The Word and The Word was good. What does John mean by “The Word?” Some people have chosen to interpret The Word as just a metaphor for God. They equate The Word with God as if they are synonymous. I think John was trying…
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The Best Comic Books
In response to a comment from last week’s post on comics, I have compiled a short list of comics that are definitely worth reading. Many of these titles can be found at your public library in the Graphic Novel section. This is how I discovered many of these titles. Watchmen by Allan Moore and Dave…
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First Draft Done
I finished the first draft of my novel last week. It clocks in at 233 pages and is 76,305 words long. I was aiming for 80,000 – 100,000 words so I came pretty close. When I write, I let the story just come out naturally. It’s like a journey and I can tell when the…