Yesterday, I was waiting for a friend to pick me up outside of where I work so we could drive to Zeeland for a work-related film shoot. Where I was
Category: Writing
How Legacy Publishers Are Killing the Future of an E-reader MarketHow Legacy Publishers Are Killing the Future of an E-reader Market
When the Kindle first came out, I thought it was the greatest thing ever. Actually, that’s not completely true. I was apprehensive because I was a believer in having a
When You First Begin to Realize You’re Never Going to Change the WorldWhen You First Begin to Realize You’re Never Going to Change the World
I was one of those little precocious kids who grew up, convinced that he was one day going to change the world. At first, it was going to be through
Stupid PasswordsStupid Passwords
Years ago, when I was first learning a programming language (BASIC for back when it was practically the only language you could learn on the first personal computer, the TRS
The Problem of Writing a Romance When There’s No Romance in Your LifeThe Problem of Writing a Romance When There’s No Romance in Your Life
I found myself thinking back on one of those great romance stories, specifically the one that plays out really well in Romancing the Stone, with Kathleen Turner. In this movie,
Why Social Networking Never Really Worked For MeWhy Social Networking Never Really Worked For Me
I know this is going to sound a bit strange, considering the amount of time I put into social networking sites, and the amount of energy that I expend actually
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is about to begin again….National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is about to begin again….
The yearly ritual of NaNoWriMo is about to begin on Tuesday. What this means is that thousands of people will participate in a process that challenges them to write a
An Update of Current Events with DuaneAn Update of Current Events with Duane
Figured it’s been a little time since I’ve done an update on me, so here goes: 1. I moved. Yes, I’ve been planning a local move for quite some time
“Your Story Made Me Cry”: The Impact of Fiction on Readers“Your Story Made Me Cry”: The Impact of Fiction on Readers
Some years ago, I used to do performance literature, which is where you take a piece of your writing and you perform (interpret) it. One piece I was performing was a
Chicago, Moving, and the Process of Reinventing WritingChicago, Moving, and the Process of Reinventing Writing
Not much going on, so I thought I would do another recap of what might actually be going on. So, here goes: 1. Took a trip to Chicago this weekend.