Writing and the Arts Journalism 101 I am the son of a journalist, and have always had a strong interest in both the product and the process. Both are becoming more and more suspect. Time after time, I read stories where it is obvious that the reporter did not ask any follow-ups. There has been
Writing and the Arts Neuromancer Redux? Just finished the latest novel by William Gibson (whom I didn't know was even still alive, much less writing). I have long thought his Neuromancer was one of the most amazing novels I've ever read, especially when you compare his insights into the digital future (which
Life in General Courage to Write, Courage to Speak I've been re-reading an important book in my life, The Courage to Write by Ralph Keyes. The basic premise, of course, is that fear in all its infinite variety is part and parcel of writing, and that the act of writing is itself an act of courage.