Learn to Untie the Tongue
Maybe you’ve heard a bon mot like this: “The secret to public speaking is sincerity. Once you can fake that, the rest is easy.”
One Part Luck to Ten Parts Perseverance
Anyone who can be talked out of it, should be.
The Prose and Cons of Poetry
Poetry’s strengths can be the strengths of all good writing.
My Return to Treasure Island
What could be more ironic than a fabulous bookstore with a paltry selection?
Handing Down a Perfect Sentence
Hemingway’s legacy to us was his bold use of simple declarative sentences.
Use & Abuse of Magic in Writing
Repeal the law of gravity, and it’s no surprise if somebody flies.
