by davidhsafford | Mar 16, 2017 | News
I want you to meet Tim. Tim is a well-meaning, energetic writer – probably just like you. But (hopefully) unlike you, Tim writes stories that are deeply flawed. And he isn’t alone. A lot of amateur writers make the same mistake, and its killing their...
by davidhsafford | Mar 9, 2017 | Commentary
Clambering over the mountain ridge’s craggy black teeth, the fire tower finally came into view. I paused and wiped my brow and managed a smile. The sight of it did nothing to ease the burning in my knees. Wincing with each vertical step, I hiked onward. The ligaments...
by davidhsafford | Mar 2, 2017 | Coaching
I’ve got some good news and some bad news. Good news: This post will solve writer’s block. Bad news: Solving writer’s block is damned near impossible, for if it was easy, nobody would complain about it. Write Winning Stories Today – Get the...
by davidhsafford | Feb 22, 2017 | Coaching
“I want to write something that’s deep.” If you’ve ever spoken or thought these words, then I have some tough news for you. Readers are probably walking away from your stories. And the reason is going to shock you. Write Winning Stories Today...
by davidhsafford | Feb 16, 2017 | Coaching
“Nothing happens.” Has a reader ever said this about your story? This one hurts. Write Winning Stories Today – Get the FREE Book! Well, a bunch of readers told me that about my first major work, a play I wrote back in 2004. The first was a professor...
