Understanding Poetry
My wife is taking a poetry class this year, so I, being a writer, decided to take a crack at writing poetry myself. Why didn’t someone stop me? Thank goodness I’m better at prose. Thank […]
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Highlighting Writer’s Conferences: Susan Pohlman and Writer Travel Santa Fe
We are going to highlight some wonderful writer’s conferences throughout the country. First up is Susan Pohlman and her inspirational workshop Writer Travel Santa Fe taking place September 25 – September 30, 2018. The retreat is […]
The Year of Airbrushed/Sandblasted Perry Block
One of my book signings, no doubt. (No … doubt!) This year – 2018 – will be The Year of Perry Block. That’s because this year my first book Perry Block – Nouveau Old, Formerly Cute hits the […]
HumorOutcasts Radio Interview with Leslie Handler “Rats, Mice, and Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank”
Leslie Handler is the author of the new book, “Rats, Mice, and Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank” subtitled, “An Inspirational Collection of Essays from Humorous to Simply Human.” During our podcast Leslie […]
HumorOutcasts Radio Interview with Roger Hollis
The day before Thanksgiving I had a chance to stop by the office of Roger Hollis with a mobile production set up and talk to him about running and his new book, the “Running Log.” […]
Writing To Stress Writing For Stress
Now, I want to start by saying I am NOT having heart problems. Originally I was going to start with, “So I went to the doctor to have my heart checked …” Which would have […]
No Joke! Jumpstart and Finish Your Humor Project with Two Weeks of Solitude and Free Room Service!
Comedy writer Anna Lefler, author of Preschooled and The Chicktionary, understands the time drains that keep creative types away from some of their most important projects. But instead of just finding humor topics in the […]
Get to Know Ginny Simon , Author of Getting Started in Freelance Writing
When it comes to freelance writing, few professionals are as knowledgeable as Ginny Simon.Corner Office Books ( a new division of HOPress-Shorehouse Books) launched Getting Started in Freelance Writing which gives aspiring and established writers […]
The Perfect Writing Spot
While walking back to the Spring Shelter at Pokagon State Park, I encountered my wife with a fella named Fred. Good thing too, because I would have made a wrong turn if she hadn’t pointed […]
Secrets of a Slow Writer with ADD
Writers often publish advice about how to write. I’m not going to do that – well, at least not this time. I don’t know what I might do tomorrow, let alone a year or two […]