Much of what I read about filmmaking and writing focuses on how to sell your work. While I see the necessity of this, I don’t think I am good at it, and I certainly don’t enjoy it. I’ve always thought of selling your work in negative terms, which I think of as “self-promotion”. In the… Read Article →
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Some parts of my new story “Sweat” are autobiographical. I find those are the hardest parts to write. I’ve tried to understand why. Most, if not all, writers draw from their personal experiences in their work. I often find it difficult to do. I based one scene in “Sweat” on an actual conversation I had…. Read Article →
I first began to be more aware of listening as a skill when I learned about a technique known as Active Listening. I have found this technique useful, but it does have its dangers. Over the years, many people have developed techniques to help them listen better. One technique I learned at work is Active… Read Article →
Listening is just as important as talking in a conversation. I believe listening is much more difficult than many of us think. In this post, I want to explore the challenges of listening. My goal is to better understand how people listen, so I can incorporate that into my own writing. Why Listen? I’ve worked… Read Article →
