Writers are told time and time again that in the age of the internet we need to have a personal brand, put ourselves out there, sell our works. Sometimes all of this pressure to be a brand rather than a person can be a bit overwhelming, so I want to share a quick article that… Continue reading The Spiral of Personal Branding
Every once in a while, creators make something that is a little wonky. I’ve found another one of those oddball items. Comic artist and satirist Robert Sikoryak has illustrated a graphic novel that is filled with the text of the iTunes terms and conditions legal contract that everyone has to agree to before using the service.… Continue reading A Graphic Novel about the iTunes Terms and Conditions. Yes. Really.
Lately, more so than usual, I’ve been creating stories about the people I don’t know. I’ve always done this to some extent. Many writers do. We look at the world around us, and tell stories to tie it all together. But I’ve been doing it more and more frequently. Behind my apartment, there is a… Continue reading Telling Stories about Strangers
I’ve talked a bit about the health benefits of writing, but what does reading do to the human body? Luckily the fine folks at the University of Virginia Library have put together an infographic on just that topic. During the first stages of reading, the tactile senses are engaged, and people enjoy things like that book smell.… Continue reading Hallucinations and Psychology: What Happens When You Read?
Well my pribbling fool-born minnows, today is a good day for sharpening the pointed ends of our tongues. Today is a good day for Shakespearean insults. But isn’t every day, really? Among Shakespeare’s talents was his ability to coin creative forms of abuse. Where would we be without his savagery? It is all too easy… Continue reading Shakespearean Insults for Fun and Profit
Let’s talk about rejection. I’m not a big fan of it; I doubt anyone is. But rejection is a fundamental part of the publishing process. Not all editors and presses are suited for all material, and some works could use a little more shine before they are sent out into the big bad world. The beauty of… Continue reading Rejection and Writing: A Tragedy in 6 Steps
Kristen Twardowski 