Category Archives: Literature

A Bizarro Fiction Audiobook on Audible

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

I’m pleased to announce that, after years of waiting and hoping, the bizarro fiction collection of short stories, Not from Concentrate, is finally available on Audible.com! This project has been a labor of love for me since I first decided … Continue reading →

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Pooper Edit-Selfing

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Sensory acuity is not getting its proper attention in the discussion of self-editing. A writer needs acuity in one’s senses while rewriting. This is where things get all super squishy.

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Interview on Wattpad about Social Media

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

The following is my first podcast interview. Yes, I was a little nervous. I had about a glass or maybe a glass and a half of wine just before (pinot noir, no I will NOT drink merlot!!!).  And I took … Continue reading →

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Paragraph Structure 2, Hypnotic Outliers

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

This is a continuation of a previous post, Paragraph Structure, C & F. This post will discuss how the history of modern hypnosis can provide useful insights into writing interesting paragraphs. Many people are afraid or otherwise concerned with the … Continue reading →

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Paragraph Structure, C & F

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

A while back I was working as a substitute teacher. I remember that at every elementary school they always had these posters that described how to write a good paragraph using a sandwich as a metaphor. I really hated those … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Inspiration

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

So, I guess I should write something on this thing, huh? I’ve been wanting to write for a while on the relationship between architecture and inspiration. You see, I started a new job several months ago (never mind where…. stalkers … Continue reading →

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Beetlegoose

Posted on December 1, 2012 by
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Guest Post on Wattpad

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

My guest post went up on the Wattpad blog this week. You can read it here:  http://blog.wattpad.com/post/31400025799/the-four-types-of-stories This was the first time I’ve ever guest-posted for anybody. I think it’s going okay. My novel, Growing up Wired, also went up … Continue reading →

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Typos Anonymous

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

Hello, my name is David and I write typos. Hiiiiiii, David. And how long have you been writing typos for, David? All my wife, actuary. It’s all right, David. You’re among fiends – hear!? I no, I no. It’s just … Continue reading →

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10 Fiction Writer’s References

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

1. The Elements of Style | LibraryThing | Amazon 2. Spunk & Bite | LibraryThing | Amazon 3. Glazier’s Word Menu | LibraryThing | Amazon 4. Creating Poetry | LibraryThing | Amazon 5. The Structure of Magic | LibraryThing | … Continue reading →

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