It was bad enough that the chorus of successful writers at the conference cheered in unison for the archetypal story formula, heroic character arc, invisible hand of the selfless author, catering to the modern reader's insatiable taste for action, drama, tension, climax and resolution, no frills allowed. It was bad…
Tag: essays
Root and Branch
From the writer’s journal, February 2015 The challenge is to keep it simple. On retreat here in Thailand, I have only my own schedule, minimalist with its morning ritual and daily editing quota, to maintain. Then there is the hovering push toward book launch on March 1. After that, the…