by Hugh W. Roberts | Nov 16, 2022 | #roughwriters, Tips for Writers
Some believe writer’s block is a myth, while others claim it has ruined their writing career. It can last a few days or many years. How do you deal with writer’s block? Fortunately, I discovered writing challenges early in my blogging journey. I found them...
by Hugh W. Roberts | Aug 16, 2022 | #roughwriters, Tips for Writers
There is lots of writing advice out there, but there are two things I can’t entirely agree with that some authors swear by. The first is to drink gallons of coffee because writers need lots of the stuff. I’m not too fond of coffee, are you? But I am...
by Hugh W. Roberts | Nov 23, 2021 | Columns
Allow me to introduce you to Richard and Adrian. You may have already met them; then again, you may not, but did you know that they helped me get out of a writing hole? I’m not talking about a physical hole I fell into while looking down at the screen on my...
by Hugh W. Roberts | Aug 3, 2021 | Columns
Being dyslexic has its perks, but it also has its disadvantages. Take a look at the heading of this post again. How many writers would read it with horror? I know I would. So why have I given this post that heading? Because I’m here to talk about being a writer...
by Hugh W. Roberts | May 11, 2021 | Columns
Do we unknowingly write ourselves into pieces of fiction where we hide out of view until somebody unexpectedly points out that we’re in the story? When Charli Mills (Head Rancher) here at the Carrot Ranch prompted us to write a 99-word piece of flash fiction...
by Hugh W. Roberts | Feb 16, 2021 | Columns
I recall a friend who always read the last page of a book before turning to the first page and reading it. I always thought it an odd thing to do – knowing the ending before the beginning. “I’m glad you can’t do that with a movie,” I told...
