Psychology of Writing

The mechanics of writing are pretty simple: Write, edit, and write, and edit some more. Pretty easy right? Wrong. It is difficult. Very difficult. Especially if you don't know what you're doing when you're writing. The reason it takes years for writers to become better writers is because they wander in the wind aimlessly with … Continue reading Psychology of Writing →

The Demon’s Kiss

It is said love and ignorance are bliss, When two lovers embrace for a kiss. Lips against lips the emotions rise, For a brief moment they’re in a place Outside time.

The Deadman’s Gift (Part 2)

As the months went by, she taught me how to write sonnets, blank verses, golden shuffles, and narrative poetry among other forms. She made me go over drafts again and again until they were either short and powerful or long and thoughtful.