Category: Craft
Sub Categories
Choice of form to write
Staying motivated to write
Writing style
Book Appreciation The Language of Thought
Since I write about thinking, a review on Jerry Fodor’s The Language of Thought 1975 classic was a necessary research step. Jerry Fodor had a strong anti-behaviorism aspect. I enjoyed that. In the early 1970s…
Story Tent
Before your final draft, before your first draft, consider the story tent and earn your audience’s interest.
Memoir Style
The memoir style appeals to those who want to relate meaningful stories that one could imagine happening in their circle.
Party Story, Prose Story
A story is easy to tell at a party. Why is it harder to write a story?
Emergency Skin
Emergency Skin by N.K. Jemisin My rating: 5 of 5 stars I got Emergency Skin as a free Prime read. It’s a long short story, part of the Forward collection, excellent sci fi. The meeting…
Washington Square
Washington Square by Henry James My rating: 3 of 5 stars I selected Washington Square for diversion with an edifying thread. Unfortunately, it was a tragedy. Caroline did not overcome her weakness and her father…
Eligible Book Snapshot
Very fine recasting of Pride and Prejudice to 21st century America with liberated woman and massive changes in technology and daily life.