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Does Word Count Determine If You Told A Good Story?

Occasionally, I use quotes of writers I admire to open a blog-post. Today, I am going to quote myself….. “It isn’t about the number of words the…… Read more “Does Word Count Determine If You Told A Good Story?”

August 19, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Word Count — Does It Determine If You Told A Good Story?

Occasionally, I use quotes of writers I admire to open a blog-post. Today, I am going to quote myself….. “It isn’t about the number of words the…… Read more “Word Count — Does It Determine If You Told A Good Story?”

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Does Word Count Determine If You Told A Good Story?

Occasionally, I use quotes of writers I admire to open a blog-post. Today, I am going to quote myself….. “It isn’t about the number of words the…… Read more “Does Word Count Determine If You Told A Good Story?”

August 1, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

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.

August 1, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Focus On Telling A Good Story

Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).

June 27, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

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.

June 3, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Focus On Telling A Good Story

Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).

May 20, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Does Word Count Determine If You Told A Good Story?

Occasionally, I use quotes of writers I admire to open a blog-post. Today, I am going to quote myself….. “It isn’t about the number of words the…… Read more “Does Word Count Determine If You Told A Good Story?”

March 4, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Focus On Telling A Good Story

Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Tell A Good Story And Don’t Worry

Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).

February 27, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Reflect On The Past To Move To The Future

As I travel life’s road, I realize, the path I view in the windshield is considerably shorter than the path I glimpse in the rear-view mirror. And…… Read more “Reflect On The Past To Move To The Future”

February 18, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Loneliness Of A Writer?

On a recent post I was asked the following question…. Q – Do you really experience loneliness when you write? A lot of writers say writing is…… Read more “Loneliness Of A Writer?”

February 15, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

What Are Your Favorite Books?

I saw this comment on Writers and Authors Promotion FB page. Please rank 5 top classic books you find of the highest significance that should be ABSOLUTELY…… Read more “What Are Your Favorite Books?”

February 15, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

When Despair Becomes Comfortable — Is The End Near?

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 “When Despair Becomes Comfortable — Is The End Near?”

February 7, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Focus On Telling A Good Story

Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).

January 26, 2020January 25, 2020 by Joe Leonardi

Tell A Good Story And Don’t Worry So Much About Grammarian Gatekeepers

Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).

December 20, 2019December 18, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Word Count Doesn’t Determine If You Told A Good Story

Occasionally, I use quotes of writers I admire to open a blog-post. Today, I am going to quote myself….. “It isn’t about the number of words the…… Read more “Word Count Doesn’t Determine If You Told A Good Story”

October 24, 2019October 23, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Who Are Your Most Significant Authors?

I saw this comment on Writers and Authors Promotion FB page. Please rank 5 top classic books you find of the highest significance that should be ABSOLUTELY…… Read more “Who Are Your Most Significant Authors?”

May 16, 2019May 25, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Loneliness when writing?

On a recent post I was asked the following question…. Q – Do you really experience loneliness when you write? A lot of writers say writing is…… Read more “Loneliness when writing?”

May 15, 2019May 12, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Who Is Your Favorite Author?

The problem with many reviewers is that they are giving their opinion of what they like, not the quality of the story, and more importantly, not the value and understanding of the writer’s heart and soul.

May 11, 2019May 11, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Storytelling Is Art

Next to laundry, the one constant in life, in the literary world at least, is many folks acting as soul crushing, communistic, ignorantly blind, editors. If I…… Read more “Storytelling Is Art”

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

When Despair Becomes Comfortable

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 “When Despair Becomes Comfortable”

March 23, 2019March 16, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

A Good Story Trumps The Disdain Of Grammarian Gatekeepers

Yesterday, I wrote a post discussing the importance of the author maintaining her or his voice, despite the pressures of self-appointed grammarians. Today, I am going to…… Read more “A Good Story Trumps The Disdain Of Grammarian Gatekeepers”

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

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.

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Forward Reflections

As I travel life’s road, I realize, the path I view in the windshield is considerably shorter than the path I glimpse in the rear-view mirror. I…… Read more “Forward Reflections”

February 27, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Be Your Own Favorite Author

I am a self-published storyteller, not under contract by a major publishing house and have sold a very limited number of books. In the literary world, I…… Read more “Be Your Own Favorite Author”

February 22, 2019February 21, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Please Visit Short Story Scribe on the Web

I made some tweaks to the website for Short Story Scribe , I invite you to click the link and check it out.  All titles for both…… Read more “Please Visit Short Story Scribe on the Web”

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Hemingway – The Iceberg Theory

According to Jenna Blum in The Author at Work, “Hemingway said that only the tip of the iceberg showed in fiction—your reader will see only what is…… Read more “Hemingway – The Iceberg Theory”

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Was My Battle With The Archangel of Death Worth It?

Unlike the youth of today, I know the fault is with the visual echo I see as I peer into the looking glass. There is no one else to blame, and I look for no one to set me free. I trudge through life, shackles causing me to shuffle along the road which remains ahead.

February 9, 2019February 8, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Why I Write

Since I have yet discovered the path to earning a living as a writer, I have another career, one that takes a great deal of time, attention…… Read more “Why I Write”

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Future Damaged and Broken Novellas

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 I am currently…… Read more “Future Damaged and Broken Novellas”

February 5, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Review – Blood Red Syrah

Review – Blood Red Syrah by Steve Corbett Jesús Malverde is a modern day messiah. He walks among the downtrodden, defending them against those who abuse power…… Read more “Review – Blood Red Syrah”

February 2, 2019February 1, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Suicide

This story is dedicated to those who could no longer survive, and to those who remain behind, and have no choice but to do so.

January 29, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

The Unnatural Constructs of Man – Monogamy and Matrimony

Scono Sciuto takes over today’s blog………… https://youtu.be/MP4zrugm6jU   Click on the photo for Scono Sciuto’s amazon author page  

January 27, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Just because someone gave a negative review…

….doesn’t mean you didn’t write a good story! On the author pages to which I belong on social media, I see comments from authors distraught that someone…… Read more “Just because someone gave a negative review…”

January 26, 2019February 11, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Edgar Allan Poe

It was in the fifth or sixth grade, I believe. The class was watching a film bringing to life Poe’s short story, The Tell-Tale Heart. A gruesome…… Read more “Edgar Allan Poe”

January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

50 Shades of Green

I belong to a few author and writer groups on social media. I check them out from time to time, and occasionally, post links to my books…… Read more “50 Shades of Green”

January 12, 2019January 11, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

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”

January 7, 2019January 6, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

The Author’s Voice

I have had people criticize my work for breaking conventional rules of writing and grammar. Sometimes, these notes are accurate, and I make corrections. Often, however, they… Read more "The Author’s Voice"

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January 3, 2019December 31, 2018 by Joe Leonardi

Happy New Year

Happy New Year And, to all of my author friends, may 2019 be filled a plenty with many Mr. Henry Bemises. Of course, before his glasses broke. 📖…… Read more “Happy New Year”

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Word Count Doesn’t Determine The Value Of A Story

Occasionally, I use quotes of writers I admire to open a blogpost. Today, I am going to quote myself….. “It isn’t about the number of words the…… Read more “Word Count Doesn’t Determine The Value Of A Story”

December 31, 2018December 30, 2018 by Joe Leonardi

Review – Running Against Cancer by Agnes Varona Oquendo

When I am writing, I rarely read.  After completing “Is Suicide Painless,” which was a taxing novella to write, I have taken some time off and I…… Read more “Review – Running Against Cancer by Agnes Varona Oquendo”

December 28, 2018December 27, 2018 by Joe Leonardi

Review – Blood Red Syrah by Steve Corbett

When I am writing, I rarely read.  After completing “Is Suicide Painless,” which was a taxing novella to write, I have taken some time off and I…… Read more “Review – Blood Red Syrah by Steve Corbett”

December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 by Joe Leonardi

Monogamy and Matrimony – Dual Shackles

https://youtu.be/MP4zrugm6jU   Click on the photo for Scono Sciuto’s amazon author page  

December 21, 2018 by Joe Leonardi

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December 17, 2018December 16, 2018 by Joe Leonardi

The Author Persona

Here on my blog, on my website ShortStoryScribe.com, and on various social media platforms, the side of my personality that is visible is The Author Persona. In…… Read more “The Author Persona”

December 15, 2018December 15, 2018 by Joe Leonardi
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