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”
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Boxing With Writer’s Block?
To get started, write one true sentence. The truest sentence possible. Hemingway had a simple trick for overcoming writer’s block. In a memorable passage in A Moveable Feast,…… Read more “Boxing With Writer’s Block?”
Hemingway’s “Write One True Sentence”
And without fail, the words spring forth. That was before this pandemic. Now, I am experiencing something deeper than writer’s block, I am experiencing a profound loss of desire to write, as well as an emotional overload.
Hemingway’s “Write One True Sentence”
And without fail, the words spring forth. That was before this pandemic. Now, I am experiencing something deeper than writer’s block, I am experiencing a profound loss of desire to write, as well as an emotional overload.
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?”
Hemingway Home – Key West, Florida
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, The…… Read more “Hemingway Home – Key West, Florida”
Hemingway and Fitzgerald
An interesting read if you a fan of Ernest Hemingway and/or F. Scott Fitzgerald.. https://www.thearticle.com/fitzgerald-and-hemingway-a-tortured-friendship Makes one wonder if most great artists are damaged, and how many…… Read more “Hemingway and Fitzgerald”
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?”
When Asked “Who Is Your Favorite Writer?”
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 “When Asked “Who Is Your Favorite Writer?””
Why Write Short Stories?
I write short, and novelette length, stories because I am heavily influenced by both Poe and Hemingway. I like to tell a concise story, one that can…… Read more “Why Write Short Stories?”
Hemingway Home – Key West, Florida
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, The…… Read more “Hemingway Home – Key West, Florida”
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.
My Own Take On Hemingway’s “Write One True Sentence”
And without fail, the words spring forth. That was before this pandemic. Now, I am experiencing something deeper than writer’s block, I am experiencing a profound loss of desire to write, as well as an emotional overload.
Hemingway – Nobel Acceptance Speech
Ernest Hemingway’s economy of words style applied not only to his writing. His Nobel acceptance speech is a little over three hundred and thirty words. What an incredible…… Read more “Hemingway – Nobel Acceptance Speech”
“The World Breaks Everyone” Ernest Hemingway
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 ““The World Breaks Everyone” Ernest Hemingway”
Ernest Hemingway and The Theory Of Omission
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 “Ernest Hemingway and The Theory Of Omission”
Free Flash Fiction
© 2017 A Father by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form…… Read more “Free Flash Fiction”
“Overly” Sensitive?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more ““Overly” Sensitive?”
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”
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”
Focus On Telling A Good Story
Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).
A Bit Of Flash Fiction “On The House”
© 2017 A Father by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form…… Read more “A Bit Of Flash Fiction “On The House””
My Own Take On Hemingway’s “Write One True Sentence”
And without fail, the words spring forth. That was before this pandemic. Now, I am experiencing something deeper than writer’s block, I am experiencing a profound loss of desire to write, as well as an emotional overload.
“Overly” Sensitive?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more ““Overly” Sensitive?”
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.
Are You “Overly” Sensitive?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Are You “Overly” Sensitive?”
Authors The Overlooked Artists!
We, the lowly authors, bards, writers, storytellers and raconteurs are left on the outside. Inclusion cruelly denied.
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.
Few Words – Intense Emotion
© 2017 A Father by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form…… Read more “Few Words – Intense Emotion”
Check Out Independent Storytellers
I love to read as much as I love to write. Well, almost. In addition to articles, news, professional journals and blogs, nightly I work on reading…… Read more “Check Out Independent Storytellers”
Focus On Telling A Good Story
Even the great Ernest Hemingway would only allow editing for spelling and punctuation (and this he often ignored).
Intense Emotion
© 2017 A Father by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form…… Read more “Intense Emotion”
Hemingway’s Nobel Acceptance Speech
Ernest Hemingway’s economy of words style applied not only to his writing. His Nobel acceptance speech is a little over three hundred and thirty words. What an incredible…… Read more “Hemingway’s Nobel Acceptance Speech”
Sensitivity – Creativity’s Curse?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Sensitivity – Creativity’s Curse?”
When Asked “Who Is Your Favorite Writer?”
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 “When Asked “Who Is Your Favorite Writer?””
Free Flash Fiction
© 2017 A Father by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. This story is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are the products of the…… Read more “Free Flash Fiction”
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””
Ernest Hemingway’s Theory Of Omission – 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 “Ernest Hemingway’s Theory Of Omission – The Iceberg Theory”
Is Sensitivity Creativity’s Curse?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Is Sensitivity Creativity’s Curse?”
Flash Fiction – Few Words Yet So Much Said
©2017 All Rights reserved It is so close to the date, yet, your desire will not be denied. We make love, unbridled is our passion. To…… Read more “Flash Fiction – Few Words Yet So Much Said”
Check Out Independent Storytellers
I love to read as much as I love to write. Well, almost. In addition to articles, news, professional journals and blogs, nightly I work on reading…… Read more “Check Out Independent Storytellers”
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?”
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.
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).
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””
Few Words — Intense Emotion
© 2017 A Father by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form…… Read more “Few Words — Intense Emotion”