by Editor | Mar 5, 2019 | Articles, Writer to Writer, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
As one commits in their mind to do the daunting task of writing a book, they must first be honest with themselves regarding the reason for doing so. Is it fame and fortune…or the desire to share a lifetime of knowledge…or just something to give to family and friends?...
by Editor | Nov 17, 2018 | Articles, Resources for Writers, Writer to Writer, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
Let me start off by saying this is one of the most challenging pieces of writing I have ever attempted. That is for two reasons. The first is The City Book Review itself. City’s reputation in our industry is unsurpassed. The second is that it gave me pause to...
by Editor | Jul 1, 2018 | Articles, Writer to Writer, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
I tell my writing students that the magic word is BIC: Butt in Chair. Or, for those who faint at the thought of using the B-word, try: bottom, backside, behind, or buhunkus. Then get off your fainting couch and get to work. Of course, just staring at the piece of...
by Editor | Jun 25, 2018 | Articles, Writer to Writer, Writing Process
Several years after I converted from Judaism to Christianity, I began the practice of journaling. While rigorous and punishing, the exercise helped me to overcome psychic dissonance by processing confusing thoughts and emotions. I framed my story as a coherent whole...
by Editor | Feb 5, 2018 | Articles, Guest Contributors, Writing Process
By MJ Joseph Undertaking a job of work in historical fiction provides this author with a happy remove from the social media-inspired addle, Martin Amis’ “fear soup” and some bored scholar’s panting for something new narratological theorems, among other things....
by Editor | Jan 16, 2018 | A Bookish Blog, Articles, Guest Contributors, Writing Process
By Tad Williams Trying to write about writing is always hard, because so much of the process is not only ineffable, but highly individual. For instance, I do a huge amount of writing on my back. This is not actually recommended for everyone — it takes years of...
