Writing
Larry BurnsMotivation Schmotivation
I teach motivation as part of my coursework in my Intro to College course, and I sprinkle it into many of my Critical Thinking classes. The other day I faced a pile of dirty dishes. That moment clarified just what each of us faces when it comes to finishing a task....
Down the Advertising Rabbit Hole
Do we need email? facebook? amazon? Couldn’t we just pay robots to read all our books?
Drafting readers for your draft
With some time before my first traditionally published book, 100 Things to do in Riverside Before You Die, is due to my publisher Reedy Press, I sent a draft off to three readers. And waited. The wait gave me time to consider why I asked these three to read for me in...
“FUR” Play Project, See the Last Night, Free
NOW Facebook. Of all my thoughts on the subject, arts promotion and community engagement never came to mind. However…when I joined a poetry workshop managed through Facebook, it forced me to rethink what it was good for. This single event caused me to “luckily” find...
Indie Author Month Wrap-Up
Since 2011, writers and readers of independently published works have designated October as Indie Author Month. What began as a small group of publishers and writers from around Indianapolis has grown into a national celebration. Coffee shops, libraries,...
WHEN I MOVED Poetry and Prose Series
This was a fun experience and I highly recommend publishing this way. Whether you are building a portfolio of work, or just want to read and share interesting perspectives, there is something for just about any writer here. Play with poetry or play with prose, just...
My Books
Click here to see titles in several genres. A common element? Characters learning about themselves through collaborative effort and finding beauty in the everyday experience. All make fine traveling companions.