Opening Paragraph from Dicken’s, A Tale of Two Cities It was the best of times, it was the worst of … More
Tag: short story
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Graham Greene’s Opening Paragraph in “Brighton’s Rock”
Opening Paragraph from Graham Greene’s Brighton Rock Hale knew, before he had been in Brighton three hours, that they meant … More
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ The Best Part of Writing
“That is the best part of writing: finding the hidden treasures, giving sparkle to worn out events, invigorating the tired … More
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Work Hard, Work Consistently
You learn to write the same way you learn to play golf… You do it, and keep doing it until … More
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ What Writers Influence Your Style?
“As for the writers who have influenced me they are many. Hemingway, Chandler, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, William … More
💡 Something to Think About
As a kid, I never realized we were poor. I grew up in a 4 room cold water flat. At … More
🖋 Writers’ Wisdom ~ What’s the Secret to Good Writing?
“Have something to say, and say it as clearly as you can. That is the only secret.” ~ Matthew Arnold
A Christmas Surprise ~ A short story of Christmas love
A Christmas Surprise is a short story about a down and outer, Eddie Testa, who’s quit on Christmas. It’s Christmas … More
A Christmas Surprise ~ A short story of Christmas love
A Christmas Surprise A Christmas Surprise is a short story about a down and outer, Eddie Testa, who’s quit on … More
🖋 Writers’ Wisdom ~ Caste Self Doubt to the Side
When you feel that creeping self-doubt, acknowledge it. Write down your feelings in your journal in your journal… and then … More