June 4, 2008
by lacylu42
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I *love* good writing, and this profile of Barak Obama in today’s New York Times is a great example of it. You just know that the author knew this would be his conclusion before he even started. And for good … Continue reading
April 30, 2008
by lacylu42
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But with or without prescience, considering only the hard-earned craftsmanship of songwriting, as I get older I have found the quality of my attention to be more important, and more rewarding, than the initial inspiration. I’ve found that the melody … Continue reading
March 18, 2008
by lacylu42
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To develop your secret writing self: Do exercises for writers instead of just reading them. Stop talking about your writing, how hard it is, what you are doing, and your dreams. Instead, write. Make a space in your life — … Continue reading