Have you worked to ensure their interest?
I looked forward to that novel. But as hard as I tried, I couldn’t finish it.
In theory, I should have enjoyed the story. I’d read all the previous books in the series and was attracted to this one’s topic.
But the author’s technique kept me at arm’s length from the events and characters. Worse, the story felt disjointed, as … Continue reading
How many new people can you meet?
A week ago Sunday, I traveled to a large national convention where I knew almost no one. By the closing dinner Friday, that was no longer true.
That took effort, pushing myself to meet new people. In nearly every case, the effort proved worthwhile.
While this wasn’t a writers conference, it felt much the same. The first question around meal … Continue reading
No one’s an expert at everything.
The other day, while working on a home improvement project, I faced a choice: I could risk injury—or I could ask my wife’s help.
I needed to trim several inches from the end of an eight-foot-long board. My table saw was ready. But without … Continue reading