Take a tour of Key West, Florida and follow the Old Man as he passes on his accumulated knowledge of being alive for more than 200 years.…… Read more “Short Story Scribe Writes A Novel”
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Does anyone know the author’s voice better than the author?
…because at that point in the story, the character is fragmented, and I want to convey that to the reader using the narrative. Instead of telling or showing, I want the reader to experience the story.
Does anyone know the author’s voice better than the author?
…because at that point in the story, the character is fragmented, and I want to convey that to the reader using the narrative. Instead of telling or showing, I want the reader to experience the story.
Conflict and Chaos
Chaos – a noun: complete disorder and confusion. Conflict – a verb: be incompatible or at variance; clash Two words. One a noun, the other used as…… Read more “Conflict and Chaos”
Ernest Hemingway “The World Breaks Everyone”
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway “The World Breaks Everyone””
Thank You Hemingway
Each time I am writing a story, I read the following, and strive to do all except numbers 3 & 6 This particular list comes from open…… Read more “Thank You Hemingway”
Hemingway’s Best Advice – “Write One True Sentence”
Hemingway had a simple trick for overcoming writer’s block. In a memorable passage in A Moveable Feast, he writes: Sometimes when I was starting a new story and…… Read more “Hemingway’s Best Advice – “Write One True Sentence””
My Own Take On Hemingway’s “Write One True Sentence”
Hemingway had a simple trick for overcoming writer’s block. In a memorable passage in A Moveable Feast, he writes: Sometimes when I was starting a new story and…… Read more ” My Own Take On Hemingway’s “Write One True Sentence””
Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?
Hemingway was counted among the lost generation. Today, are we living with a spoon-fed generation? Has a generation which has been conditioned by an educational system that teaches…… Read more “Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?”
A Life Lived Too Long
I had always believed living such a great life in my youth was a blessing. Now that I am older and realize my life will never be…… Read more “A Life Lived Too Long”
The Vanquished Vagabond
I spent much of my younger years as a vagabond, it is the life to which my very soul was drawn. While not looking. I found someone.…… Read more “The Vanquished Vagabond”
The Vanquished Vagabond
I spent much of my younger years as a vagabond, it is the life to which my very soul was drawn. While not looking. I found someone.…… Read more “The Vanquished Vagabond”
Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone”
My Take On, “Write One True Sentence”
Hemingway had a simple trick for overcoming writer’s block. In a memorable passage in A Moveable Feast, he writes: Sometimes when I was starting a new story and…… Read more ” My Take On, “Write One True Sentence””
Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone”
Elements OF A Story – Conflict & Chaos
Chaos – a noun: complete disorder and confusion. Conflict – a verb: be incompatible or at variance; clash Two words. One a noun, the other used as…… Read more “Elements OF A Story – Conflict & Chaos”
Excerpt “One Day I Was”
One Day I Was Copyright ©2011 Joseph F. Leonardi All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in…… Read more “Excerpt “One Day I Was””
Was Hemingway right? Does the world break everyone?
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Was Hemingway right? Does the world break everyone?”
Conflict – Chaos
Chaos – a noun: complete disorder and confusion. Conflict – a verb: be incompatible or at variance; clash Two words. One a noun, the other used as…… Read more “Conflict – Chaos”
To get started, write one true sentence
Hemingway had a simple trick for overcoming writer’s block. In a memorable passage in A Moveable Feast, he writes: Sometimes when I was starting a new story and…… Read more ” To get started, write one true sentence”
Is Suicide Painless – Excerpt
I had a rare moment in which I was able to briefly tune into WILK’s the Jason Barsky show. Listening to a caller made me think of…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless – Excerpt”
Thank You Ernest Hemingway
Each time I am writing a story, I read the following, and strive to do all except numbers 3 & 6 (which I will discuss in an…… Read more “Thank You Ernest Hemingway”
Who knows the author’s voice better than the author?
…because at that point in the story, the character is fragmented, and I want to convey that to the reader using the narrative. Instead of telling or showing, I want the reader to experience the story.
Why The Past?
As writers and storytellers, we are often too in tune to our emotions and sensitivities. However, it can lead to unique insights…. There was a time I…… Read more “Why The Past?”
Free Sample – One Day I Was
Take a tour of Key West, Florida and follow the Old Man as he passes on his accumulated knowledge of being alive for more than 200 years.…… Read more “Free Sample – One Day I Was”
One Day I Was – A Novel
Take a tour of Key West, Florida and follow the Old Man as he passes on his accumulated knowledge of being alive for more than 200 years.…… Read more “One Day I Was – A Novel”
The Vanished Vagabond
I spent much of my younger years as a vagabond, it is the life to which my very soul was drawn. While not looking. I found someone.…… Read more “The Vanished Vagabond”
One Day I Was – Free Sample
Take a tour of Key West, Florida and follow the Old Man as he passes on his accumulated knowledge of being alive for more than 200 years.…… Read more “One Day I Was – Free Sample”
Future of The Damaged and Broken Collection
In 2019 I am expecting to release at least five more stories in The Damaged and Broken Collection — – “It Is Never Just A Slap,” which Iam currently…… Read more “Future of The Damaged and Broken Collection”
Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?
Hemingway was counted among the lost generation. Today, are we living with a spoon-fed generation? Has a generation which has been conditioned by an educational system that teaches…… Read more “Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?”
Embrace Your Wild And Salvation Is Found
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Why “The Damaged and Broken Stories”
Contrary to the idyllic lives shown to the world on social media, things don’t always work out. Life isn’t always good for everyone. Life is often times…… Read more “Why “The Damaged and Broken Stories””
Excerpt …………
-26- Out the window of the small jet I stare. The skies become gray. The ground below is scarred and dotted with waste from a long dead…… Read more “Excerpt …………”
Love And The Wild – Lost or Found
Do you miss the passion we shared? Do you long for the romance of uninhibited desires? Do you think of the moments in which we lived lifetimes…… Read more “Love And The Wild – Lost or Found”
Why I Wrote – “Is Suicide Painless”
The characters I write are all, in one way or another, broken. I write about broken and damaged characters because in my experience, the damaged person is…… Read more “Why I Wrote – “Is Suicide Painless””
Thank You
The latest in The Damaged and Broken Collection — “Is Suicide Painless” is starting to sell. I want to say thank you to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“The world breaks everyone…
War Springs Eternal is dedicated to my brothers and sisters in arms – -To those who were asked to do the unthinkable. -To those who HAD to do…… Read more ““The world breaks everyone…”
Excerpt “One Day I Was”
One Day I Was Copyright ©2011 Joseph F. Leonardi All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in…… Read more “Excerpt “One Day I Was””
All About The Story
I am first a foremost a storyteller, one who uses the written word to tell tales. I write for my own pleasure. The length of my works…… Read more “All About The Story”
What Is One True Sentence?
To get started, write one true sentence. Hemingway had a simple trick for overcoming writer’s block. In a memorable passage in A Moveable Feast, he writes: Sometimes…… Read more “What Is One True Sentence?”
Why Look To The Past?
As writers and storytellers, we are often too in tune to our emotions and sensitivities. However, it can lead to unique insights…. There was a time I…… Read more “Why Look To The Past?”
Conflict and Chaos
Chaos – a noun: complete disorder and confusion. Conflict – a verb: be incompatible or at variance; clash Two words. One a noun, the other used as…… Read more “Conflict and Chaos”
The Vanished Vagabond
I spent much of my younger years as a vagabond, it is the life to which my very soul was drawn. While not looking. I found someone.…… Read more “The Vanished Vagabond”
Short Story Scribe Writes A Novel
Take a tour of Key West, Florida and follow the Old Man as he passes on his accumulated knowledge of being alive for more than 200 years.…… Read more “Short Story Scribe Writes A Novel”
Hemingway Home – Key West
Whether you, enjoy writing, are a professional author or, as I am, an undiscovered one – there is one destination I highly recommend you visit in your lifetime,…… Read more “Hemingway Home – Key West”
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