In the Write

Your reader at some point needs facts, background, and foundational material. In the writing biz we call this Exposition in fiction. The trick is to weave exposition into your ongoing narration in a smooth, even sly way.  Let’ call that “on the fly.” Slipping in crucial information without losing your story line.  Let’s  look at […]

Well, let’s look on the bright side.  At least you have one.  Or part of one.  Most would-be writers only think about writing a novel, but you’ve actually done it.  Sort of.  Which is why you’re freaking out right now?  As in, “Where do I go from here?”  As in, “I’m totally lost!”  As in, […]

 I object to obvious cultural appropriations and misuse such as “Chief Wahoo”(Cleveland Indians) and other insults to Native Americans such as the feather head-dress photo at top. I confess I didn’t think much about Princess Summerfall Winterspring on the old “Howdy Doody” show, but I was a tot then. Today the worm has turned, and […]