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by David Ben-Ami July 10, 2020 1
Writing

I Bore Myself Into Writing

Hello.  For today’s trick, I would like to present the greatest tool ever discovered.  Greater than the sword.  Greater thanContinue Reading

by David Ben-Ami June 19, 2020 6
Writing

Destroy Your Darlings

Here I am, poking my head out of the hole I’ve been working in for the past three months.  ItContinue Reading

by David Ben-Ami April 1, 2020 3
Lifestyle Writing

Opportunities

Talk about uncertain times…

by David Ben-Ami March 19, 2020 4
Lifestyle Writing

Robert’s Rebellion – How Surreal It Is To Live Through History

Disclaimer: Coronavirus is extremely serious – please stay safe.  Care for yourselves, your loved ones, and your neighbors.  Please beContinue Reading

by David Ben-Ami March 10, 2020 15
Writing

A Swarm of Lightning

“You can’t use up creativity.  The more you use the more you have.” – Maya Angelou In an amazing turn ofContinue Reading

by David Ben-Ami March 3, 2020 14
Writing

It’s Not A Formula, It’s Good Story

Can books on writing really help us with our art?  Will they result in the dreaded ‘formulaic’ novel?  Will theyContinue Reading

by David Ben-Ami February 26, 2020 8
Writing

‘I Had Failed Again…’ – First Page Reveal

As I continue battling through the query trenches (for about 30 minutes every morning – the rest of the dayContinue Reading

by David Ben-Ami February 21, 2020 14
Writing

Microfiction – They Told Me They Only Wanted To Help

“I don’t understand.  They told me they only wanted to help.” My voice came out in a whisper, my eyesContinue Reading

by David Ben-Ami February 19, 2020 17
Writing

The Art Of Struggling

“If you don’t challenge yourself, you won’t succeed.” – a million different people, probably.

by David Ben-Ami February 15, 2020 5
Writing

Microfiction – Guys, Is Now Really The Right Time To Have This Conversation?

Guys, Is Now Really The Right Time To Have This Conversation? “I’ve told you before, and I’ll tell you again,Continue Reading