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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Writers – Catch Ideas and Be Receptive to Chance
As writers, we need to be open to new ideas, even when we feel like all of our focus should be on our work in process. There is an easy way to do this without getting distracted. I know that there are times when a new idea takes hold and it’s tempting to abandon our […]
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A Great Writing Guide: The Creative Compass
The Creative Compass: Writing Your Way from Inspiration to Publication by Dan Millman and Sierra Prasada. I took quite a few notes as I read this book. Here are some of the passages that really spoke to me. On the importance of giving ourselves time to think . . . “Dream. Set your mind loose […]
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Fast Fiction – A Guide to Novel Writing
Fast Fiction: A Guide to Writing a First-Draft Novel in Thirty Days by Denise Jaden National Novel Writing Month is a huge event that happens every November. The challenge is to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. It sound nearly impossible, but I have done it before. Denise Jaden has written a book […]
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Writing by The Seat of Your Pants Can Work Wonders
There are two trains of thought when it comes to writing – Planning and Pantsing. The former involves writing outlines and breaking down all the elements of a story before putting pen to paper to begin the first draft. The latter involves flying by the seat of your pants and making things up as you […]
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Juliet Lives – A Play Written by My Students
Romeo and Juliet (Claire Danes and Leonardo Di I worked with a group of students in my class to write and produce a short dramatic work. We were brainstorming ideas and one of my students suggested doing a version of Much Ado About Nothing. I thought that was a great idea but the rest of […]
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A Podcast of Inspiration and Encouragement for Writers (Barbara Abercrombie Interview)
We’re talking with Barbara Abercrombie, author of A Year of Writing Dangerously: 365 Days of Inspiration and Encouragement. It definitely is a great book for anyone interested in writing. I know that I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a privilege to be able to talk to her about it. This is the second part […]
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Write Dangerously with Barbara Abercrombie (Author Interview and Podcast)
Chase: “All right everybody, this is Chase March and I have Barbara Abercrombie on the phone, author of A Year of Writing Dangerously:365 Days of Inspiration and Encouragement. Download the podcast of this interview for free, stream it with the player below, or keep reading the transcript. I think this is a book that a […]
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Silent Cacophony Turns 5!
In March of 2007 I started this blog with a very specific goal. I wanted to become a published author and thought it would be a great idea to establish a presence online. So I started this blog with the goal and desire to become a published author within five years. Well, tomorrow, this little blog […]
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I’m a NaNoWriMo Winner!
I did it! I wrote an entire 50,015 word novel in the month of November to win my very first National Novel Writing Month prize. It feels good! When I first decided to take on this challenge, I only had a rough idea of the story I wanted to tell. I wasn’t sure I should […]
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NaNoWriMo Update (Part 1 – The Set Up)
It is Sunday night, day 13 of National Novel Writing Month. I was planning on writing a post every week about my progress but I simply haven’t had the time. It’s tough writing 1,700 words a day for two weeks straight. But I’ve done it each and every single day so far this month. I’ve […]