The Classics
Why do I read the classics? Why do I set myself down to read almost a thousand pages worth of novel? Why do I slog through unfamiliar wording, French phrases, … Continue reading The Classics
Tag: Story Musings
Book Review: Gone with the Wind, Part Two
And we’re back! Welcome to all things ‘Gone with the Wind’! Well, just the plot and setting this time. If you want to know my thoughts on the characters, you … Continue reading Book Review: Gone with the Wind, Part Two
Book Review: Gone with the Wind, Part One
‘Gone with the Wind’ by Margaret Mitchell gave me all the complicated feelings and thoughts. So I am sharing all the complicatedness with you! Explanation of the title. Lest I … Continue reading Book Review: Gone with the Wind, Part One
Book Review: War and Peace
I actually finished it. According to Goodreads, it took me two years to finish this monster of a novel. There is a discolored spot on the pages where my bookmark … Continue reading Book Review: War and Peace
To the Picky Readers
You don’t have to read every single book. Really, you don’t. Realistically, you won’t be able to anyway. There are hundreds of years worth of books by thousands of authors … Continue reading To the Picky Readers
The Story I Want
Quick question, if you could read a book about anything, what would you read about? What is your perfect story? Okay I guess not such a quick question, because I … Continue reading The Story I Want
One Line
All it took was one line. Just one, and I was hooked forever. It’s the dream all writers have, of finding the perfect one line that grabs the reader by … Continue reading One Line
Why is this so Hard?
Hey hey hey! I am coming to you from the depths of Nano, so brace yourselves for an odd brain tangle post. As you know, this year my goal is … Continue reading Why is this so Hard?
Plotting V.S. Pantsing
You know how at the beginning of each how-to post the author tells you why you should listen to them? Why they are uniquely qualified to speak to you on … Continue reading Plotting V.S. Pantsing
Why I am Keeping my Day Job
Like many writers living today, I have what is called a day job. A job to pay the bills and support me while I write. My ‘true calling’, writing, will … Continue reading Why I am Keeping my Day Job
Be Brave My Friend
My dear friend. I read your story the other day. You know, the one you hesitantly posted on your blog? Trust me, I know how hard that was. The courage … Continue reading Be Brave My Friend
The Beauty of a Story 