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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?”
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?”
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.
Focus On Telling A Good Story
Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).
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.
Focus On Telling A Good Story
Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).
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?”
Focus On Telling A Good Story
Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).
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).
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”
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?”
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?”
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?”
Focus On Telling A Good Story
Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).
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).
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”
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?”
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?”
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.
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”
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”
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”
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.
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”
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”
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”
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”
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.
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”
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”
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”
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.
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
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…”
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”
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”
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”
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"
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”
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”
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”
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”
Monogamy and Matrimony – Dual Shackles
https://youtu.be/MP4zrugm6jU Click on the photo for Scono Sciuto’s amazon author page
Amazon Author Pages
Click here to enter Joe's Amazon Author Page Click here to enter Scono's Amazon Author Page
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”
Short Story Scribe 