Interview: Literary Speaking
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Crystal-Lee at Literary Speaking for a radio interview earlier this week. Check it out!
Short Story: Pnin Incites A Riot
Pnin Incites A Riot *I'll send a free, inscribed copy of Beautiful Country to anyone who can spot 3 hidden jokes in this story OR anyone...
5 Quick Tips That Will Instantly Improve Your Writing
1. Start with a strong first sentence This is crucial. You need to hook the reader right off the bat with a sentence that will catch...
Short Story: Into The Water
Harold didn’t enjoy the act of killing, not the way Rick did. For Harold it was something that had to be done out of necessity. Because a...
Short Story: The Geometry of Storms
The Tequila Sunset drifted twelve miles off the west coast of Florida. It was three days since the boat’s twin motors had run out of...
"The Sun Also Rises" Alternate Ending
I've found that writing pastiche pieces imitating great writers can be a really helpful and fun excercise. It's a great way to practice...
Hunter S. Thompson's Ludicrous Daily Schedule
People are often interested in the daily habits & routines of famous authors. While some writers have become infamous for their drug and...
16 Books Hemingway Considered Essential Reading
In the spring of 1934, a twenty-two year old aspiring writer named Arnold Samuelson journeyed to Key West to meet his idol, Ernest...