I’ve been struggling to find a writing recipe for getting through the intolerable middle of writing my novel, as I discussed in March. Now I think my inability to find a step-by-step guide out of the morass is a symptom of my personality that applies to more things than writing. I realized this a couple... Continue Reading →
Doggy essence hinders novel’s progress
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Nature trumps nurture. [Insert cliche of your choice here.] You get the idea: it’s difficult if not impossible to change your beliefs, attitudes, temperament, essence, and—most significantly—your actions. That doesn’t stop humans from trying. Billions go into self-help and self-improvement every year. Many of these dollars produce... Continue Reading →