Joshua IsardSomething Interesting I Learned: Samuel Adams Was a Colonial Troll For LibertyFrom the file of “there is no new thing under the sun,” I recently read Stacy Schiff’s excellent biography of Samuel Adams, and discovered…6d ago6d ago
Joshua IsardMy Intellectual Dark WebThere’s been a lot of talk in the past week about the Intellectual Dark Web, largely because of an article by Bari Weiss in the New York…May 15, 2018May 15, 2018
Joshua IsardThe Indirect FlashbackFlashbacks Can Be Overused — Here’s One Way To Get The Same Effect With A Slightly Different TechniqueJan 4, 20181Jan 4, 20181
Joshua IsardWriting Advice Is Relative To The WriterA quick expansion on a tweet.Nov 11, 2017Nov 11, 2017
Joshua IsardWhat Intensity Means When It Comes To WritingHint: It’s Not Your Word CountNov 8, 2017Nov 8, 2017
Joshua IsardWhat To Do When You Just Haven’t Got ItSome days are harder than others for us writers. Here’s how I get by when those times happen.Sep 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017
Joshua IsardDistilled StoriesShort stories aren’t long stories jammed into fewer pages, they require their own conception and techniques.Aug 31, 2017Aug 31, 2017
Joshua IsardWhat Is A “So What?” Story?I was recently discussing a story with a student of mine who had gotten the “so what?” response in workshop. If you’ve never heard that…Aug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
Joshua IsardHave The Conversation, Save The WorldCivil Discussion Among People Who Disagree Can Do So Much To Make A Better SocietyJul 25, 2017Jul 25, 2017
Joshua IsardWe Need To Stop Using The Term “Literary Fiction”It Makes A Statement Of Quality Under The Guise Of A Description Of ContentJun 19, 20174Jun 19, 20174