by J.M. Lacey | Jun 12, 2024 | Writing
Back in the day, I was a reporter for a local newspaper, and I learned a lot about writing captivating news stories about boring subjects. My conversations with my editor were few and far between because he worked in another office. During the rare occasions he called...
by J.M. Lacey | Jun 9, 2024 | Writing
Writing is the core of what I do. I enjoy it, yes, but it truly is an art. I lump it under artist, along with painter, photographer, sculptor, musician, and anything that defines art. And while I focus on brand stories for businesses and authors, it is always a good...
by J.M. Lacey | May 19, 2024 | Writing
“Listen, and you will realize that we are made not from cells or from atoms. We are made from stories.” — Mia Couto, Mozambican writer If you are a writer, especially a novelist, you’re probably familiar with story arcs or narratives. In brief, an arc is a rise to the...
by J.M. Lacey | May 12, 2024 | Writing
Whenever I listen to speeches, the figurative red pen is moving furiously in my head. The speakers often give me too much to work with. For example, they add illustrations and stories that do not fit the theme and instead, are focused on them. They likely reason that...
by J.M. Lacey | May 10, 2024 | Writing
Not long ago I sat to write a thank you card to a dear friend. It’s a mental process, really. It begins with the card or letter I receive with a small gift in the mail. My heart is instantly warmed when I see our handwritten address and the return address of the...
by J.M. Lacey | May 1, 2024 | Writing
Have you noticed that the products you are used to buying, whether food, clothing, or appliances, have not only been more expensive, but the quality has declined? I shop every week for groceries, so I know how much the prices have skyrocketed. But I also know that I...
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