When you take part in a writing workshop or writers group, you will often be told, “show, not tell.” So what does this mean? When you tell, you remove the reader from the action, characters, setting and plot, leaching the emotional reaction the reader has to your story. When you Read more…
Words: 1,232 Music: Raising Sand Last week’s discussion in the comments regarding writers groups reminded me of how, when you go out to play pool with your boyfriend, and it’s your turn and you’re setting up your shot, but your boyfriend is all, “okay, all you gotta do is hit Read more…
Word count: 1,275 Calling all Texas writers! ApolloCon is running its annual writer’s workshop Saturday 9 am to noon on June 27 (the con runs from June 26-28). I’ll be facilitating the workshop this year. The deadline for submitting your short story or novel excerpt is MAY 29. For for Read more…