Decisions, Consequences, and the Action-Reaction Cycle — Both in Writing and Life

It seems a silly thing, the idea that we must be reminded of something we learn at a young age over and over again until we’re old and (supposedly) wise. Newton’s third law lays out the concept I speak of in simple terms — and it’s a law we’re taught to memorize before we’ve reachedContinue reading “Decisions, Consequences, and the Action-Reaction Cycle — Both in Writing and Life”

Every Author’s Voice is Shaped by Listening

“The reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is so we might listen more and talk less.” – Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers, 7.1.23 When you think of a writer, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A pen? Paper? Computer? A dark room with an oak desk? Glasses, perhaps? The stereotypeContinue reading “Every Author’s Voice is Shaped by Listening”