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The Written Word Is Our 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 “The Written Word Is Our Art”

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by Joe Leonardi

Literary Agents, Agencies and Publishers

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE I have decided to accept proposals to determine which literary agent/agency and/or publisher will earn an exciting opportunity. I am offering…… Read more “Literary Agents, Agencies and Publishers”

April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 by Joe Leonardi

The Written Word Is Our 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 “The Written Word Is Our Art”

February 12, 2021 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 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

The Comfort Of Despair, E-Book on Amazon

For those of us who read primarily via a kindle or kindle app, “The Comfort of Despair” Kindle edition is now available. Please click or copy and…… Read more “The Comfort Of Despair, E-Book on Amazon”

June 29, 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

Why I Used To Write! Is My Gift Gone?

For when it comes to that burning passion which is to write – I have no choice, I have no free will.

June 14, 2020June 14, 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

Facebook Groups’ Authoritarian Fiefdoms

Yes, one of our very own, a fellow author becomes a totalitarian dictator laying down commandments — commandments cut in stone by their fiery finger whose very ability to express is a freedom held so dear. 

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

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

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

Attention All Literary Agents/Agencies Large or Small

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE I have decided to accept proposals to determine which literary agent/agency will earn an exciting opportunity. I am offering exclusive rights…… Read more “Attention All Literary Agents/Agencies Large or Small”

December 17, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Attention Literary Agents and/or Agencies

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE I have decided to accept proposals to determine which literary agent/agency will earn an exciting opportunity. I am offering exclusive rights…… Read more “Attention Literary Agents and/or Agencies”

November 13, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

To All Literary Agents/Agencies Large and Small

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE I have decided to accept proposals to determine which literary agent/agency will earn an exciting opportunity. I am offering exclusive rights…… Read more “To All Literary Agents/Agencies Large and Small”

October 28, 2019October 27, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Facebook Groups’ Authoritarian Rules Has Me “Leaving” Many

Yes, one of our very own, a fellow author becomes a totalitarian dictator laying down commandments — commandments cut in stone by their fiery finger whose very ability to express is a freedom held so dear. 

October 24, 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

Author/Writer Groups and Rules

Yes, one of our very own, a fellow author becomes a totalitarian dictator laying down commandments — commandments cut in stone by their fiery finger whose very ability to express is a freedom held so dear. 

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Attention All Literary Agents/Agencies Large and Small

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE I have decided to accept proposals to determine which literary agent/agency will earn an exciting opportunity. I am offering exclusive rights…… Read more “Attention All Literary Agents/Agencies Large and Small”

October 1, 2019September 30, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

The Comfort Of Despair, E-Book on Amazon

For those of us who read primarily via a kindle or kindle app, “The Comfort of Despair” Kindle edition is now available. Please click or copy and…… Read more “The Comfort Of Despair, E-Book on Amazon”

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Major Announcement —- Attention All Publishers Large and Small

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE I have decided to accept proposals to determine which publisher will earn an exciting opportunity. I am offering exclusive rights to…… Read more “Major Announcement —- Attention All Publishers Large and Small”

July 6, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

How Many Words???????

It isn’t about the number of words the author writes — It is about the story the author tells with the number of words written    …… Read more “How Many Words???????”

July 6, 2019July 4, 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

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

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 have had,…… Read more “Reflections”

March 21, 2019March 22, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Omit To Improve Your Story?

Am I wrong in my presumption that by omitting parts of the story, they will understand the layered depth of the world I am creating? Or, is their perception limited only to what the words which appear on the page, or screen, tell them?

March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

New Stories

Thank you for all of you who follow and read my blog. Lately I have been posting almost daily. I am now getting back into writing “The…… Read more “New Stories”

March 9, 2019 by Joe Leonardi

Why Write?!

For when it comes to that burning passion which is to write – I have no choice, I have no free will.

March 7, 2019March 7, 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

There Is Only One You

I get some interesting comments concerning my writings. Comments that often make me reflect. Comments that convince me to continue to keep telling stories. I write about…… Read more “There Is Only One You”

February 28, 2019February 28, 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

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

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 – 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
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