Everyone has a story, so how are you going to make yours stand out? I think about this often in my writing, and the stories that I apply more than just story to, benefit tremendously. I jotted down ten ideas to add more *bling* to your pieces. If you have any of your own that… Continue reading To Write the Story is Not Enough
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2012 Writing Goals
I can't believe 2012 is here. Seems unreal, and I'm not sure why. The end of the world? Or perhaps the start of something big? I have been more organized with my writing lately by keeping better track of my submissions, rejections, acceptances, publishing goals, WIP, word count, etc. Last year, I wrote around 185,000… Continue reading 2012 Writing Goals
Preditors and Editors Nomination
This December stole me away from my writing more than I was comfortable with, but with a Preditors and Editors nomination for best short horror story on the web, Still Alive, first published on Chris Allinotte's Eight Days of Madness, I'm feeling the good affects of a hot-buttered rum. This euphoria will also come in… Continue reading Preditors and Editors Nomination
Going with Flow
Flow has deep roots in the nature of our make-up...just read Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book, "Flow," and you will relearn how the path of least resistance cultivates positive change. The more we 'flow' with our environment, the better our chance for success than if we don’t. Opposing forces, or flow, not only waste energy, but increase… Continue reading Going with Flow
"Silver" @ Boston Literary Magazine
I have a new microflash up, The Dribble (exactly 50 words) at the Boston Literary Magazine, called Silver. See more great works by Doug Mathewson, Myra King, Oleh Lysiak, and many more.Support your presses and submit to Boston Literary Magazine:"We are looking for the following genres:Quick Fiction: We no longer consider anything over 250 words,… Continue reading "Silver" @ Boston Literary Magazine
Erin Cole 