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Behind the Page: #1
For the first edition of my Behind the Page series, I will discuss my poem, "Saturday Afternoon". You can read it here: I wrote the poem "Saturday Afternoon" back in 2009. It was first published in the now-defunct online journal First Reads, based in the country of St. Vincent. It and another of my poems, "Morning Glow", appeared there together. Later in 2010, both poems were included in my mixed genre chapbook, "Beyond the Horizon: Journeys in Poetry and Prose".
By Randy Baker2 years ago in Writers
Peculiar things that happen at Vocal that no one explains and how to get de-motivated when you try to do something helpful
Apparently, someone wanted to give me a tip, but the option has disappeared, I notice this on other profiles as well. Dangled like marionettes.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Writers
Taking a Deep Dive: Part 2
PART 1 - PART 2 This article is a continuation of a discussion on reading with craft in mind. Aimed at writers, the intention is to convey the value of mindful reading for learning and improving one’s writing skills. You can find my introductory thoughts on the topic HERE if you’d like to catch up before continuing with this article.
By Randy Baker2 years ago in Writers
6 Things About Writing I Wish I Could Go Back In Time And Tell Myself
We all wish for a time machine for one reason or another. Sometimes it's to go back and play the numbers for a big lottery jackpot. To see a loved one more time, or to go and tell our past selves not to go on that date because we're going to get our hearts broken.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Eavesdropping Sleepy Mission (Unofficial) Challenge Winners
First, off let me apologize for making you wait. I know I'm a day late, and I posted two stories before this one today, but let me explain: I got called into work last night, and also, I am weirdly particular about the layout of my profile. I like it to go in a certain order when possible (unless there's a series involved.)
By sleepy drafts2 years ago in Writers
From Thought to Text: Translating Inner Monologues into Dialogue
There are many things to think about and writing a screenplay can be intimidating. But what is script writing besides, before you even consider what goes into the file? Writing a script is a different animal than writing in any other format. Understanding what it entails is essential if you want to pursue anything approaching a career in the field. So let’s start with the fundamentals.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Writers
Taking a Deep Dive: Part 1
PART 1 - PART 2 Most writers are avid readers. That’s probably stating the obvious. Not every reader is, or wants to be, a writer, but being an avid reader certainly establishes a foundation for anyone who wants to pursue the craft. Someone with a deep and well-rounded appreciation of the written word will often develop an instinct for what works.
By Randy Baker2 years ago in Writers
Keila’s Korner -
A Bi-weekly article for Proud ViM Productions: My name is Keila -pronounced like the “quila” in tequila – which is why I have gone to using the pen name, KJ - easier for people to remember, spell and pronounce. I answered to a lot of different pronunciations of my name growing up – especially in a time when odd names weren’t common. But I digress.
By River and Celia in Underland 2 years ago in Writers
