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William F. Burk

William F. Burk

3 Teachings from Miyamoto Musashi on Self-Awareness

Miyamoto Musashi (1584–1645 CE) was a legendary samurai, winner of over 60 duels, and quite possibly the greatest swordsman to ever live…

Jun 7, 2023

3 Teachings from Miyamoto Musashi on Self-Awareness

Jun 7, 2023

William F. Burk

What is a Protagonist’s “Rebirth”?

How the Finding of the “Treasure” Leads to a Protagonist’s Resurrection

Mar 17, 2021

What is a Protagonist’s “Rebirth”?

Mar 17, 2021

William F. Burk

Carcass of a Star

Eli stood as he stared straight up into the night sky. He viewed a great beyond, dotted with subtle freckles of light here and there…

Jun 16, 2019

Carcass of a Star

Jun 16, 2019

William F. Burk

THE WRITING MIND: THE THREE TOOLS OF THE WRITER

Once I had drafted my first novel (which is currently in the revision stage), I felt rather proud of myself. I had set my mind to a…

Jun 16, 2019

THE WRITING MIND:
THE THREE TOOLS OF THE WRITER

Jun 16, 2019

William F. Burk

On Fantasy, the Escapist, and Plato’s Cave

As a writer, I found the foundation of my own style only recently. The fantasy genre is much more than merely stories about heroes, elves…

Jun 10, 2019

On Fantasy, the Escapist, and Plato’s Cave

Jun 10, 2019

William F. Burk

Thoughts from the Dunkin’ Donuts Parking Lot:

THE ALCHEMIST-WRITER AND THE LIBRARY OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE

Jun 2, 2019

Jun 2, 2019

William F. Burk

On Suicide, Hope, and the Hopeless Man

Suicide is the ultimate symptom of mental illness. It is called “a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” However, what exactly is…

Mar 13, 2017

Mar 13, 2017

William F. Burk

The Airshow

Boisterous blasts scattered decibels even to the farthest extremities of the small farm district. People had arrived from all sorts of…

Mar 11, 2017

Mar 11, 2017

William F. Burk

The Ugandan Boy: A Recollection from My Time as an 18-Year-Old Missionary

The Blue Blood and the Ugandan Boy: a poem by William F. Burk

Mar 7, 2017

The Ugandan Boy: A Recollection from My Time as an 18-Year-Old Missionary

Mar 7, 2017

William F. Burk

William F. Burk

I am an independent writer of poetry, flash fiction, and fantasy. Writing is my ultimate passion. Read my blog on Medium or at williamfburk.com !

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