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I typically enjoy posting about the oddity that is the writer's life, things that inspire me, current projects, and other idiocy.
Writing


Show Some Love for the Short Story
What Happened to the Short Story?
David Gibbs
Jun 30, 20252 min read


The Sweet Sorrow of Rejection
Stick with it, hone your craft, and don't let the sweet sorrow of rejection keep you from writing
David Gibbs
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Stoke the Fires of an Author's Heart
Show an Author Your Appreciation - Leave a Review, Give a Thumbs up
David Gibbs
Jun 17, 20252 min read


Lost Words and Found Words
Writer's Block is a real thing, but there is a way out of it.
David Gibbs
Jun 16, 20252 min read


The Moral of Rejection: Don't Take it Personally
As an unpublished author, it's difficult not to take rejections personally, but they are a part of the publishing business.
David Gibbs
May 28, 20252 min read


Finding Inspiration: Tell Me About Your Dragon
Make sure to be open to inspiration. It's everywhere around you. Why don't you tell me about your dragon?
David Gibbs
May 27, 20251 min read


Writing Progress and the Non-author
Trying to explain a writer's progress to someone who isn't a writer, can be difficult.
David Gibbs
May 26, 20252 min read


Writing Guerrilla Style
Most writers don't just write. We have day jobs, families, kids, and those wonderful responsibilities of adulthood.
David Gibbs
May 21, 20252 min read


Tracking Submissions, Queries, and Rejections: The Delayed Icepick to the Heart
Tracking Submissions, Queries, and Rejections is important for any writer.
David Gibbs
May 20, 20252 min read


There Are Superheroes Among Us
If you have ever picked up and pen and put words on paper, you are a superhero
David Gibbs
May 20, 20251 min read


The Sting of Criticism
Learning to take criticism in stride can be difficult
David Gibbs
May 19, 20253 min read


Rejection? I've Got Your Rejection
Rejection? I've Got Your Rejection - Don't Get Down. Every Writer Gets Rejected. It's an Unfortunate Part of the Process
David Gibbs
May 7, 20254 min read


Why Should I Care About Your Story?
Writing can be a difficult endeavor to navigate. Spending hours at the typewriter or computer or even the trusty notepad, throwing words...
David Gibbs
May 6, 20253 min read


Perception and the Tree Stump: How Your Writing Reads to Others
How does your work read to others?
David Gibbs
May 5, 20252 min read


It's Not Your Muse's Fault - Writing Tips
Throw away the crutch and stop using your muse as an excuse. Trust yourself as a storyteller and a writer.
David Gibbs
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Sorry, No Shortcuts Here
Sorry, No Shortcuts Here. If you want to be a writer, you have to put in the time and do the work.
David Gibbs
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Commonly Misused Words Every Writer Should Know
Misusing words can lead to confusion, awkward sentences, and misinterpretation.
David Gibbs
Apr 21, 20253 min read


Being A Writer Isn't About Trying to Win
Be Supportive of your Fellow Writers
David Gibbs
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Unleashing the Power of Personality: Making Characters Memorable and Jump Off the Page
What is her backstory? What drives her? What are her motivations?
David Gibbs
Mar 12, 20253 min read
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