Budding Writer, 1978: ‘I Do Care’
Reading Time: < 1 minutes As a writer, I should care more about what other people think and less about what they think of me. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1978: ‘I Do Care’
Category: ON WRITING
Howard Fielding’s thoughts and updates on the craft of writing and the life of a new-found freelance.
Journeyman Journalist: Bridging the gap
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sometimes the hats of journalist and fiction writer can overlap. Covering a local disaster led to ideas for a short story. Continue reading Journeyman Journalist: Bridging the gap
Journeyman Journalist, 1979: Turning back
Reading Time: 2 minutes It took much longer to develop a news sense than to come up with ideas for make-believe stories that died on the vine. Continue reading Journeyman Journalist, 1979: Turning back
Journeyman Journalist, 1979: Settling in
Reading Time: 2 minutes With a brown-and-yellow bathroom theme, I was no interior decorator. And that Woody Allen poster was a bad role model for a writer. Continue reading Journeyman Journalist, 1979: Settling in
The surprising story of “September Song”
Reading Time: 2 minutes “And the days grow short
When you reach September”…
The story behind “September Song” Continue reading The surprising story of “September Song”
Budding Writer, 1979: Proud and happy
Reading Time: 2 minutes My family physician gave me the best professional advice I ever heard: “Take time for yourself.” Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Proud and happy
In Other Words … Season 2, Episode 28
Reading Time: 3 minutes My TV debut on History’s “The Mega-Brands That Built America” launched Sunday at 9 p.m. Eastern. Like Rick in Casablanca, I was misinformed. Continue reading In Other Words … Season 2, Episode 28
Budding Writer, 1978-79: The Uncommon Era
Reading Time: 2 minutes I had become disciplined about my writing, and thoughtful, and fluent. I’d sold fact and fiction and enjoyed dabbling with short stories. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1978-79: The Uncommon Era
Budding Writer, 1979: At the Hop Part II
Reading Time: 2 minutes This series is about celebrating successes and learning from failures. So here are five lessons from two
lifetimes later. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: At the Hop Part II
Budding Writer, 1979: Good for the ego
Reading Time: 2 minutes “It was pretty exciting, seeing my photo go on the front page, and all. I hope other staff members don’t think I’m getting too pretentious.” Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Good for the ego