How a Plot Springs to Mind (7:21)

November 29, 2017July 22, 2024 ~ WREADITOR ~ 11 Comments

It can be especially difficult to maintain a consistent writing practice during the holidays. That's true of all routines this time of year, come to think of it. In the midst of bustling about, a fortunate writer can be gifted a poem, a story, or some other creative thought. This was a short discussion-starter about … Continue reading How a Plot Springs to Mind (7:21)

Writing Everything Twice (Wreadcast .6 – 6:35)

October 7, 2017July 22, 2024 ~ WREADITOR ~ 4 Comments

For so many years, I had a simple view of writing any poem or story essentially once. I wrote them as the seeds took root and pruned them into final drafts as able. This is a wonderful model for anyone afflicted with the writing compulsion. Recently, however, I realized a second shaping was necessary for … Continue reading Writing Everything Twice (Wreadcast .6 – 6:35)

I’m Crafting a Home Office (Wreadcast .5 – 6:41)

September 30, 2017October 6, 2017 ~ WREADITOR ~ Leave a comment

The trend of working some or all of the time from home looks like it's here to stay. When you reach the point where a laptop on the couch just isn't quite cutting it, it's time to carve out a permanent space for productivity. I'm at that very point this autumn. Inspired by Leo Babauta … Continue reading I’m Crafting a Home Office (Wreadcast .5 – 6:41)

A Short Note of Gratitude (Wreadcast .4 – 0:45)

September 23, 2017September 29, 2017 ~ WREADITOR ~ 2 Comments

It's been a couple of months now; an expression of gratitude is long overdue. It's also been said before that had WREADITOR fully understood how welcoming and dynamic this writing community could be, the site would've existed so much sooner. The following is just a small token of thanks to the readers and writers (and … Continue reading A Short Note of Gratitude (Wreadcast .4 – 0:45)

The Business of Getting Published (Wreadcast .3)

September 16, 2017September 22, 2017 ~ WREADITOR ~ 11 Comments

I've been a writer all of my life, but it was only when I made a mental shift that my works began to find regular publication. I'm pleased to share some of that story here, including the rules I use to bring a business discipline to submitting creative writing to editors. (Audio points summary: … Continue reading The Business of Getting Published (Wreadcast .3)