A novelist writes two stories, one for himself, and one for his readers. The story he writes for himself can be as long and as loose and as saturated with details as his time and disposition allows him to make it. But the one he writes for his readers needs to be concise, compact, and … Continue reading The Joy of Cutting Your Own Words – Editing
When I am away from my desk I cannot wait to return to it and handwrite something. But when I am at my desk with a blank sheet of paper before me I stare at her as at a naked girl, and my pen freezes, and I am afraid to touch her, for fear that … Continue reading The Love Affair of the Pen and Paper (Or the Daunting Blank Page)
Gabriela was travelling abroad when she met a hatted boy. He was short and frail, and had serious difficulties pedaling alone his tandem bicycle. 'I'll help boy!' She took the second seat and pedaled fast. The bicycle moved with high speed. It was the beginning of a great literary friendship. Related articles A 50-Word Story … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #99
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