SCIENCE FICTION – THOUGHTS ON THE GENRE
- By Michael Smart
- June 15, 2015
- 6 Comments
How do you define science fiction? For me, the answer is exemplified in the following quote: “Take a scientific fact or theory, add a futuristic or other-worldly setting, … Continue Reading →
THAT…A PET PEEVE
- By Michael Smart
- June 1, 2015
- 3 Comments
In a recent post, “Kill these words! 10 easy rules to enliven your writing,” I included the word ‘that’ as a weak word to be eliminated from sentences. ‘That’, used … Continue Reading →
KILL THESE WORDS! 10 easy rules to enliven your writing
- By Michael Smart
- February 27, 2015
- 9 Comments
Lessons learned in a writing journey… The use of weak verbs, plentiful adverbs, and unimaginative words, is a malady I encounter with increasing frequency among many indie-published authors. This weakness … Continue Reading →
Threesomes, the magic of 3
- By Michael Smart
- February 17, 2015
- 2 Comments
I enjoy the delight of a threesome when I’m writing. And if I manage to conjure a three-word alliteration, so much the better. I didn’t realize its significance initially. It … Continue Reading →
