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Do I Have a Calling to Write?
Do I Have a Calling to Write?
Today’s writing prompt from WordPress resonated with me. “Calling.” What does that mean?
Chris Thilk
Dec 20, 2017
My Next Writing Challenge: Music
My Next Writing Challenge: Music
Music is a constant part of my life. If I’m not listening to it, I have a song of some sort going in my head. I’m humming a tune, tapping a…
Chris Thilk
Dec 19, 2017
Edit Others, Edit Myself
Edit Others, Edit Myself
There’s a scene in an episode of “Friends” where some of the characters have to answer questions about others because they have a bet…
Chris Thilk
Dec 18, 2017
Is It Alright To Write Angry?
Is It Alright To Write Angry?
You probably got some form of the following advice from a parent, grandparent, guardian, friend or other loved one: Don’t write angry.
Chris Thilk
Dec 6, 2017
NaNoWriNotSoMuch
NaNoWriNotSoMuch
I tried.
Chris Thilk
Dec 1, 2017
TFW When the Ideas Come After the Story Is Finished
TFW When the Ideas Come After the Story Is Finished
There was a solid two or three days where I thought the story I’d written was done. I’d finished the third draft and felt that yep, this…
Chris Thilk
Nov 30, 2017
The Most Important Book I Ever Read: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The Most Important Book I Ever Read: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Writers love to talk about their influences. I’m no different. I can unashamedly point to the writers that have inspired me over the years…
Chris Thilk
Nov 29, 2017
Watch Out For Gender Bias In Your Writing
Watch Out For Gender Bias In Your Writing
A while ago I noticed a tick in my writing.
Chris Thilk
Nov 28, 2017
I’m Not Interested In How Long It Will Take Me to Read That Story
I’m Not Interested In How Long It Will Take Me to Read That Story
I’m pretty sure Medium was the first place I saw a story tagged with how many minutes I could expect to read it. Every story here has a “X…
Chris Thilk
Nov 27, 2017
What Did You Imagine A Writer Looked Like?
What Did You Imagine A Writer Looked Like?
I had very specific, somewhat romantic and naive ideas of what a writer looked like when I was growing up. They were either rumpled…
Chris Thilk
Nov 21, 2017
How an Editorial Calendar Keeps My Writing on Task
How an Editorial Calendar Keeps My Writing on Task
I’m a big fan of self-imposed deadlines on writing projects. I’ll try and get a post written in 30 minutes or a project completed before a…
Chris Thilk
Nov 17, 2017
Deciding Not to Fake Voice
Deciding Not to Fake Voice
Recently I was handed a new freelance writing assignment that was pretty cool. It was the kind of thing I’d handled before and involved…
Chris Thilk
Nov 16, 2017
Don’t Neglect Design In Your Writing
Don’t Neglect Design In Your Writing
For years I rejected the notion I had to pay even one ounce of attention to the look and feel of my personal blog. I didn’t care what it…
Chris Thilk
Nov 15, 2017
Gimme Some of That Rock and Roll Writing Music
Gimme Some of That Rock and Roll Writing Music
On Facebook or Twitter I’ll sometimes post the cover to whatever album I’m listening to in the morning as I start my writing day. Then the…
Chris Thilk
Nov 14, 2017
WWU (Writing While Uninspired)
WWU (Writing While Uninspired)
What do you write about when you’re feeling uninspired?
Chris Thilk
Nov 13, 2017
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