E.E. Cummings is a giant in American poetry. But this wasn't always the case. It took him years to gain recognition and, in the end, he came in second. In the mid-twentieth century, he was the second most widely-read poet in the United States, according to the Academy of American Poets. Who was Numero Uno? … Continue reading How to write like E.E. Cummings
How to write like Ian S. Bott
Q&A with indie author Ian S. Bott Give us the tl;dr of your life. I hated creative writing at school. I studied mathematics at university — which coincidentally involved no writing whatsoever — and went into IT. Moved from Britain to Canada and out of the blue, in my mid-forties, decided to write a novel. … Continue reading How to write like Ian S. Bott
How to write like Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker was a triple threat: poet, critic, and short story author. And a celebrated wit. And a respected journalist. Oh, and also an Academy Award-nominated screenplay writer for the original production of A Star is Born. Just your average American writer. Whether you’re a poet, essayist, critic, or fiction writer, learning to write like … Continue reading How to write like Dorothy Parker
How to write like Claire Buss
Q&A with indie author Claire Buss Give us the tl;dr of your life in 50 words or less. With cake and book she conquered! Tell us about your latest writing project. I am currently working on The Interspecies Poker Tournament, a second book in my humorous fantasy world. I'm at the half writing, half editing … Continue reading How to write like Claire Buss
How to write like Nostradamus
He’s been given credit for predicting everything from Princess Di’s death to the rise of Hitler to the September 11 attacks. You know him (or do you?), you love him (or will you, once you learn more about him?), he’s your prophetic pal straight outta sixteenth-century France, Nostradamus! Who is Nostradamus? Michel de Nostredame was … Continue reading How to write like Nostradamus
How to write like Christina McMullen
Q&A with indie author Christina McMullen Give us the tl;dr of your life. I’m a middle-aged, giant-sized, sci-fi and fantasy author, dog person, and optimist, who likes to bend the rules and add a bit of humor wherever I can. Do you have a day job, other than being a writer? I do! I … Continue reading How to write like Christina McMullen
How to write a fake memoir
At any given point in life, the urge to write a memoir can strike. Memoir-writing offers the opportunity to relate lessons learned and secrets never divulged. Most important of all, memoirs represent a chance to share the truth. But for a very small minority of memoir writers, the impulse to share not truth, but lies, … Continue reading How to write a fake memoir
How to write like Jane Jago
Q&A with indie author Jane Jago Give us the tl;dr of your life. Chef turned magazine editor. Retired and got more time to be an author. I’m finding retirement suits my temperament entirely. How do you think your writing style has changed over the years? I think I have mellowed a little. Less enfant terrible, … Continue reading How to write like Jane Jago
How to write like Hunter S. Thompson
You might think that Hunter S. Thompson is just another of Johnny Depp’s offbeat characters, created for his trippy late-90s movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Hunter S. Thompson was a real person. And he was even more outrageous than anything Depp could dream up. He’s also, years after his death, a big name … Continue reading How to write like Hunter S. Thompson
How to write like Margret A. Treiber
Q&A with indie author Margret A. Treiber Give us the tl;dr of your life in 50 words or less. I had a crazy youth, and settled down to a career in IT. About a decade ago, I rediscovered my love for writing. I’ll still trying to get some traction professionally. Do you have a day … Continue reading How to write like Margret A. Treiber
