Voice on the River

GoodWord Fairy

VoiceOnTheRiver — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 02:44:00 GMT

With tears in her voice, a friend lamented the loss of 45 minutes of writing when the power flickered and her computer shut off. These instructions are tailored specifically to Microsoft Word; however most computer-based word processing programs have similar features. Don't miss the bonus at the bottom!

Morse Code—Part I: Dots

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:40:00 GMT

Casual use has eroded both form and function of the ellipsis. An ellipsis is a printing mark used to indicate the omission of one or more words from a sentence or quote, especially when the omitted text can be understood from the context or isn't specifically relevant to the passage. Learn how to recognize the elusive ellipsis.

Saving Graces Daily

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:43:00 GMT

I really, really needed this today: The discovery of H_NGM_N and a few lines by poet Brad Liening. The lead-and-pace, Liening does this so well. The images are crisp, anything but disjointed and abstract, even when they capture the chaos of connections. Oh, and I don't know what the old site for H_NGM_N looked like. I know I like the new one.

Sinful Editing

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 23:50:00 GMT

I've recently heard some first- and second-hand nightmares that make me cringe. It's enough to make any writer squeamish. These, I hope, are the exception. I believe agents and editors want success for the authors with whom they work. What can writers do to ward off experiences like these? Drop the garlic necklace. I've got better advice.

Glyph, Free-Range: Arts Awareness—Advanced

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:15:00 GMT

Another installment of resources for artists, particularly writers. Ever wish you knew whether there was an association of a particular kind for literary pursuits? Here's a great resource for you…

Glyph, Free-Range: Arts Awareness Basics

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:08:00 GMT

Some of us like to network with others and some of us prefer to keep to ourselves. No matter where your personality glyph is stuck on the sociability spectrum, you ought to be aware of resources that are available to you.

Into Shape(s): Blocks and a Rectangle

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 22:29:00 GMT

During the past year, I’ve purchased three compact, portable tools for inner gear lubrication. These tools aren’t just for traditional writers. I know a couple of bloggers who continually seek inspiration for their next post. (The Writer's Block; Creative Block; The Observation Deck.)

Credibility in Jeopardy—Part II: Writers

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 22:23:00 GMT

If a writer is willing to give birth to a fake press to appear to have been published by anything other than a vanity press, I’d say there’s something seriously askew with the writer’s motives. Why is it that you write? Will you continue to write if your work is never published?

Credibility in Jeopardy—Part I: Publishers

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:20:00 GMT

What are the motives of publishers? Each journal or press represents the whole of publishing. While feather collecting is fine for one's wardrobe, to commit one's energy and time to the success of others, to promoting the passions of others, is to hold in one's hands the delicate reality of dreams and hopes.

Are You Giving Away Your First Print/Publishing Rights?

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:09:00 GMT

Be aware of the choices you’re making. Whatever reasons you have for sharing your work publicly are…well, yours. There’s nothing wrong with sharing your work online when you’re aware of the ramifications.

Once Upon a Contrast: Then versus Than

VoiceOnTheRiver — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 23:16:00 GMT

I’ve got a simple trick for remembering the difference between then and than…