Process
The Vocal Situation
Introduction Thankfully I can now publish and there are some improvement in the editor although I hate the autosave feature. When it fails and says it is saved locally you don;t know whether to trust it. As yet it has worked for me, but I do save an offline copy just in case.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers
The Architecture of Shadows: Reconstructing Sai Marie Johnson
To read Sai Marie Johnson in the wake of her passing is to enter a labyrinth where the doors are constantly shifting. In the mid-2020s, Johnson occupied a singular, almost defiant space in contemporary American letters. Working from the rain-heavy landscapes of the Pacific Northwest- a terrain that deeply saturated the atmosphere of her later prose, she was a figure who fundamentally rejected the modern boundary between the commercial and the sacred, the visceral and the esoteric.
By Sai Marie Johnson3 months ago in Writers
More On Writing On Vocal
Introduction The title came to me while I was out walking, and written down it is fine, but when you say it out loud it will sound very like "Moron Writing On Vocal" which I know is the opinion of a few in the Vocal community, though it does make a slightly humourous introduction to this article.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers
How to write like Pulp Fiction
Watched Pulp Fiction recently and it struck me how well the story was scripted and, I think, provides an object lesson in how to develop story through dialogue and character. This is not a movie crit, and I am not a Tarantino groupie, but I would suggest all fiction writers watch the film (at least twice) and learn from the technique and structure of the story, how it is constructed and how the story progresses from one dramatic scene to another. Or read the script, which was written by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avery. Whether you are a Tarantino fan or not, you can learn some important lessons from the way this film was scripted.
By Raymond G Taylor3 months ago in Writers
When Was the First Time I Was Published?
As I write this on June 29th, I’m very aware of an upcoming “writing anniversary” of mine. The first time I was published. So, when was that? How long ago? Of course, I know the answers. But as I asked myself these questions, I started thinking about all the other writing anniversaries and how long ago they were. Not everything is documented perfectly in my mind, but I’d say I got a decent calendar-view of it all. So, it’ll be fun to review the timeline.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile3 months ago in Writers
A Writer's Notebook
Everyone knows that every great story starts with a single idea. However, the problem is that ideas rarely arrive at the exact time when we’re sitting at our desks and ready to write. They tend to appear while we’re driving to work, standing in line at the grocery store, watching a movie, or trying to fall asleep. If we don’t capture them in the moment, then they might be gone forever unless you can remember them.
By Esmeralda Hawkins3 months ago in Writers
Identifying H-1B Petition Issues Before Filing
Many H-1B petitions receive Requests for Evidence or even denials because of issues that could have been identified before the petition was submitted. A careful review before filing can reduce the risk of delays and improve the overall quality of the case.
By Sheila Danzig3 months ago in Writers
Why Are We Here? (On Vocal)
Introduction If, like me. you have been here a few years, you were probably drawn by the huge Vocal Challenge prizes. I soon learned that was as likely as a lottery win for me. Many of my friends have won and placed so they have been properly rewarded.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers
