Writers write – it’s the foundation of what those who produce prose of any type build upon. But what happens when the muse simply won’t sing? How do you keep going when you feel like you’ve got nowhere to go? There are a thousand different methods espoused on a thousand different blogs to remedy thisContinue reading “How to Stretch Your Creative Muscles When You’re Feeling Uninspired”
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I Need a Hero…
I was all set to talk about looking to the future tonight, and then we had tragedy strike our home today. For several years now, we have been a 2-kitty household. Yesterday, our male cat, Dean, was not acting himself. He seemed to feel better this morning, but in the afternoon he declined quickly andContinue reading “I Need a Hero…”
In-Between Times + Character Sketches
Today is the last day of the May – July term at SNHU in the MFA / Creative Writing program. I’ve got 7 days and then it’s on to the next – my courses will be Speculative Fiction Writing II and The Business of Writing. So far, I have received a grade for the finalContinue reading “In-Between Times + Character Sketches”
The Importance of the Critique
Happy Sunday, everyone! Here in the US, and in West Virginia, today is Father’s Day, and it’s also West Virginia Day, so were celebrating double today. I managed to marry a fantastic man who is also a fantastic father to our son. So, to my sweet hubs Chris, I hope you have a fantastic Father’sContinue reading “The Importance of the Critique”
It’s All About Good Character
First – I’d like to wish a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all you moms out there – you guys are the real superheroes of the world. Whether your kids are sitting by your side this morning or somewhere out in the world, you guys rock, and even if no one else tells you today, IContinue reading “It’s All About Good Character”
Style, Bay-bee!
We’ve made it, guys! It’s May, and we’re well into springtime here in West Virginia. It’s been an eventful weekend at Marcum Manor. On Friday, the hubs and I helped to move our son back from his freshman year at college. It was, overall, a successful year for him. He had a pretty good firstContinue reading “Style, Bay-bee!”
The Writer’s “To-Do” List
Good Sunday, and I hope you’ve had a good (and productive!) week – around these parts, I’ve had a bit of a lazy week, and haven’t really made much progress on anything this week. It hasn’t been a particularly difficult week, and I haven’t been overly-busy, I’ve just lacked motivation to get much of anythingContinue reading “The Writer’s “To-Do” List”
Linley B. Marcum 