The 9th Annual Roanoke (Texas) Writers Conference is just a few days away! It was a little touch-and-go for a moment, but everything is turning out amazing, especially since we have confirmed that there will be coffee! In addition to a ton of excellent presentation and content, we’re also feeding your creative souls with some…
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The Art of Establishing a Writing Ritual: Because Clearly, We All Need More Drama in Our Lives
Rook Riley Ah, the mystical world of writing rituals! As if the process of putting words on paper wasn’t already daunting enough, here comes the magical solution: establish a writing ritual. According to popular belief, this ritual will transform you from a mere mortal with a pen into a literary deity. It’s as if the…
I Will Take My Beating in Cowed Embarrassment
by Bill McCurry Writing brings out the mental illness in me. My wife can testify to this. I’m in control of my behavior almost all the time. As Mark Twain said, “For business reasons, I must preserve the outward signs of sanity.” If I wake up to find my brain mired like a mammoth in…