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(2 votes) The point, of course, is to get your stuff read

These days there are a lot of options for writers.  Of course, if you are like I was about five years ago, you might be clinging to some outdated thinking.  You see, although I write books a Read more...

(2 votes) Oh, what is a writer?

People always want to know what "constitutes" a writer.  I was at a book reading back in January and it was one where myself and two other authors all read from our books. Read more...

(2 votes) The point, of course, is to get your stuff read

These days there are a lot of options for writers.  Of course, if you are like I was about five years ago, you might be clinging to some outdated thinking.  You see, although I write books a Read more...

(1 vote) The solitary pursuit

The thing about writing is that it is a very solitary pursuit.  Writers are a strange lot and there is no denying it.  When you think about it, there is very little difference between being Read more...

(1 vote) How Do You Feel When You Are Being Criticized?

  It is quite natural for individuals to feel embarrassed, hurt or discouraged when their thoughts, opinions, suggestions, performances, etc are being criticized by other individuals in the soci Read more...

(7 votes) Commenting

I wonder, do you know why it is that people don't comment on the Xomba site?  I don't mean to complain, and I am getting plenty of views.  Of course I would gladly accept more, but I have no Read more...

(2 votes) A writer writes

Far too often you run into people who had dreams of writing and who, long ago, just decided to give up.  Sometimes, at least I hope, these people still write, privately, at home, when no one Read more...

(2 votes) Getting used to rejection

There is one thing that being a writer that you should know.  The very first thing you will need to get used to is being rejected.  Yes, I know, everyone says your writing is fantastic and y Read more...

(2 votes) Good Loser

Asking someone to lose weight is a delicate subject that you'll want to broach with caution. You don't want to seem insulting, and you should create a positive spin to the weight loss suggestion. Read more...

(2 votes) Humorous Look at Writer's Block

I go into the kitchen to pour myself a cup of coffee while the computer boots up. My head is reeling from all the ideas I have to write about. Read more...

(2 votes) Oh, what is a writer?

People always want to know what "constitutes" a writer.  I was at a book reading back in January and it was one where myself and two other authors all read from our books. Read more...

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