Tag: Chuck Wendig

  • The Kick-Ass Writer (Book Review)

    Every word smith needs, from time to time, a reference, a remedy for writer’s block, or a fresh perspective. The Kick-Ass Writer can do all of these things and does it in a way that is unique to its author, Chuck Wendig.

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  • Focus on Now; The Future Can Wait

    Dear newbie writer type,

    Word has it that maybe you’re a little concerned about running out of ideas one day. Well never fear, my friend. I have some advice for you that’s going to make it feel all better.

    Shut up!

    Not what you were looking for? Maybe you were hoping for something a little more . . . uplifting? You wanted someone to massage your ego as opposed to pistol whipping it? (more…)

  • Finding Your Online Peeps

    Let me go ahead and apologize in advance. The original draft of this blog was a lot more fun, but apparently it didn’t fit in with the vision that some of “us” have for the Café.

    As it was explained to me, not everyone’s idea of a “helpful online resource” involves gratuitous nudity. There was also some discussion about the appropriateness of promoting websites that depicted adults engaged in physical expressions of love that may or may not be legal in their various states of residence.

    Prudes.

    So here we are, my friends. Stand back. I’m about to go all mainstream on your collective asses.

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