[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBmqfM74sIY] And it’s slow, so slow the idea, The coming around of a sensible word. It hovers and shakes like a hummingbird wing At the end of a long hot year. Kelly Joe Phelps – Tight to the Jar Mr. Phelps very well captures the essence of writing in the bridge from Tight to the Jar. …
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ow.ly] A little Ray Lamontagne to get you over the hump this Wednesday: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g25ZjKBXw8Q&feature=related] I dedicate this one to my wife, Ginger. Enjoy!
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ow.ly] I cannot read enough about the craft of writing. I love it especially when the author offers insight to how he or she does what they do. That doesn’t mean I want to copy it, but there may be something in there that I haven’t yet considered. It’s like digging around …
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ow.ly] rev·er·ie \ˈre-və-rē, ˈrev-rē\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural rev·er·ies Etymology: French rêverie, from Middle French, delirium, from resver, rever to wander, be delirious Date: 1654 1 : daydream 2 : the condition of being lost in thought Did you ever notice that some of your best ideas show up unannounced? You …
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ow.ly] I’ve been cruising towards the finale of my second draft of Shadow of the Black City. Threads are coming together. The characters are poised to make decisions that cannot be undone. It’s just that I’m not exactly sure how it all goes down. I have the big idea, just not the …
My lovely wife and I have come to an agreement: She gets to spend $50 on art supplies and I get to spend $50 on whatever floats my boat. I’ve chosen books. More specifically, I intend to expand my writing library. Jeff VanderMeer posts his list of favorite books on writing at Booklifenow.com. Go check …
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=bit.ly] Don’t know if you’ve got snow in your neck of the woods today, but we’re getting plenty of snow blowing in on bitter wind here in southern West Virginia. Here’s a video that captures the vibe, with a little steam and driving sixties groove thrown in for good measure. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl4pJwcE7JI] This …
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=bit.ly] Word count is like Dr. Jekyll most days, going about its business, measuring my writing progress. A mild-mannered fellow, the Count seems to be the preferred choice for many, if not most writers. He watches over me as I strive for 2,000 words a day. Most days, Word Count is my …
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=bit.ly] I’m too busy pushing toward the grand finale of my second draft of Shadow of the Black City. No time to post clever semi-original thoughts. In my stead, enjoy a couple videos far more entertaining and clever than my own. How the Beaufort Scale was developed (via the good people over …
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=bit.ly] Book reviews are hit or miss. They depend on the mood of the reviewer at the time of the review, the reviewer’s predilection (or lack thereof) of the genre of the book they review, and/or their personal feelings toward the author of the book they review. That said, there are four …