The Journal: A Cautionary Tale

In today’s Journal * Quote of the Day * Topic: A Cautionary Tale * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Quote of the Day “[I]t’s equally important to put the book aside and write another.” Mark Alpert Topic: A Cautionary Tale Author Mark Alpert, in the Kill Zone blog today, posted what he calls the “Lesson of the Decade.” Please go read it now. The first three paragraphs have to do with nostalgia rather than writing. That’s fine. But those and the lesson he imparts in paragraph four (see “Quote of the Day” above) are the best parts of … Read more

The Journal: More on Rejections

In today’s Journal * Quote of the Day * Definition of the Day * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Quote of the Day “[K]eep rejections, print them off when electronic, for tax purposes. Just a friendly reminder.” Dean Wesley Smith Definition of the Day (for fun) I enjoy writing definitions. They’re usually snide, ironic, or otherwise sideways. So sue me. (grin) cliché … n. a word, phrase or clause that’s been around so long it’s built up an unusual, unnatural level of gravity, which in turn causes it to Suck. Perpetuation or repetition of a cliché has the … Read more