Diana Stout Ph.D. – screenwriter, author
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She looks at me like I’m old news. I’ve seen that look before… Continue reading
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A Necessary Evil: Feeding the Writer
A Necessary Evil: Feeding the Writer…with a Chicken & Stuffing Casserole I’m one of those writers who wants to go into the kitchen and ten minutes later be eating a solid meal. Second to that, I’m good with a dish … Continue reading
The Reasons Why I Write What I Write
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group November 4 question – Albert Camus once said, “The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” Flannery O’Conner said, “I write to discover what I know.” Authors across time and distance … Continue reading
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Characteristics of the Working Writer
What’s the difference between an aspiring writer, a hobbyist, and a working writer? Continue reading
Wishful Beta Partner Thinking
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group September 2 question – If you could choose one author, living or dead, to be your beta partner, who would it be and why? This question has to be one of easiest ever. No thinking … Continue reading
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Gluten Glutton
The stuff that goes on Behind the Scenes of a writer isn’t just about the words, the creativity, or finding new and better ways to get one’s butt into the chair to do the work. To be effective Behind the … Continue reading
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