A lot of people attribute being a writer to being a novelist. However, there are many ways to be a writer. Tom Verducci, sports writer known for covering the Chicago Cubs, is a great writer. He's written a few books, all about sports, but just because they aren't novels doesn't mean he doesn't fit in … Continue reading Writing Outside of Your Novel
Yes, I write a lot and write about writing a lot. But one essential ingredient to becoming even a good writer is that you must read a lot. If you don't have time to read, you certainly don't have time to write. And if you do write, it probably won't be very good. I tried … Continue reading Finding Time To Read
Unfortunately, while I was in college, I didn't study certain aspects of literature that I wish I had. The various parts that comprise a story, what makes a work Victorian versus Edwardian, various schemes of poetry, and other topics were discussed very quickly before being passed over. I would've liked to study the bones of … Continue reading Literature and the Falsehood of Education
I just finished another chapter of Frigid Nights! I'm hoping to have the first draft finished within the next month or two and I will then be putting it to the side for at least a month before I take it through the first edit. That's when the real stress starts so I'm doing my … Continue reading One Chapter Closer!
Why can't the weather here sort itself out? It's snowing today and it's supposed to be 70 degrees later this week, it's ridiculous. I'm finally allowed to wear short sleeves at work so snow isn't going to get in the way of me and comfort. So, a close friend of mine has been bugging me … Continue reading GoT and FN
Drew Schroeder 