To Be Clear
Will WeaverAs a kid I saw a sign for a roadside attraction. "See the Giant 200 Pound Man Eating Clam!" I knew there was something wrong with the message. But what? In a weird way, that sign steered me toward a life of writing.
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What I Can't Forgive
Much of our childhood instruction, visited upon us by parents, teachers, pastors, and adults overall, was about leading a moral life. Of course it wasn’t called that. It came in simpler terms. Don’t hit. Don’t bite. Be good. Share. Be hones...
When Hubris Bites You in The Ass
We all saw the video(s) of ICE agent Jonathan Ross killing Renee Nicole Good. Early footage clearly shows Renee Good turning away in order to drive off (not “flee the scene,” which implies guilt of some kind). Ross steps out of the way, the...
Thinking Outside the Publishing Box
Happy news. My novel Power & Light is one of four finalists for the 2024 Minnesota Book Awards (novel category). The state awards have come to be quite a big deal. You might say, “But in a single year, how many novels can be published in Mi...
The Fatal Flaw in THE BEAR
Aside from feeling like it was written by eighth graders on meth, THE BEAR has a major dramatic flaw that us grown-ups can learn from. Listen up: it is not possible to create empathy retroactively. We can’t feel for a character whom we don’...
Punching Up Your Description
When it comes to writing description, your first question should be “Can the reader see it?” If so, good, but you’re not done. They also need to hear it, smell it, taste it and maybe touch it. Or least feel like they could. We’re talking...
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PEN Short Story Award winner. Novels from Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, and FSG. Film, radio, and opera adaptations. HuffPo Contributor. Long time writing teacher & editor. Slava Ukraini. Free Palestine. Go Twins.
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