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What is Writer's Block?

"Writer's block" is a misnomer. Before I started writing fiction, I just accepted that it was real, since everyone talks about it. Now...

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Is There an Ideal Writing Style?

The short answer is "No.' Like art, music, fashion, and most things, the answer is that style evolves. If you look at books that were...

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What Kind of Books Should You Read?

This is a surprisingly easy question. The answer is ALL KINDS of books. While growing up, I went through phases in my life when I would...

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How to Write a Book

There is no one way to write a book. Everyone has their own way of thinking, and of organizing those thoughts. When I did technical...

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So You Want to be a Writer?

Good for you. Do it because you like to write, not because you want to become rich and famous. TRUE, there are some well known writers...

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Combating Writer's Block

First tip: don't. Writer's block is natural. Don't think that somehow it's you that's blocked. We all get blocked. Typically, when...

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Fact or Fiction?

By profession, I was a scientist before retiring. I've always wanted to write fiction, and now I'm doing that. Professionally, I've done...

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My Favorite Books

I'm not going to list books for you here; there are many. The purpose of this post is merely to identify the three main reasons that I'm...

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