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A good story is like a motorcycle. All the parts move together and move forward. (7-8-99)
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We Grow Through Time
by Leonard Bishop I enjoy remembering, but I do not believe in photograph albums. They are bulky, and troublesome to maintain. There are always stacks of pictures in the drawer, waiting to be placed on the pages. Years ago I … Continue reading
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Coffin Nails
by Leonard Bishop Our personalities are a collection of attitudes and affectations. We keep our true selves so deeply and continually hidden that we forget what we are genuinely like– and believe that we are what we pretend to be. … Continue reading
Say What You Mean
by Leonard Bishop I have been criticized for interrupting people what I believe they are describing themselves with an improper use of language. It is annoying, I know. But the language we speak contains both what we mean to say, … Continue reading
Aggression, Cynicism and Great Writing
by Leonard Bishop What I intend to say, and how I say it, are not always the same. I received a letter from a Mr. D. of Manhattan. He stated that my attitudes to “being a writer” were aggressive and … Continue reading
Posted in publishing, teaching, Writer's Hint, Writing Techniques
Tagged American Novelist, American writers, Beat Writers, best American novelists, Dare to Be A Great Writer, dramatic scenes, effective scenes, inventiveness, Leonard Bishop, Narration, surviving as a writer, taking risks in writing, writing inspiration, writing technique
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Writer’s Hint: Characterization
From Leonard Bishop, Author of Dare To Be a Great Writer Let characters live in a constant state of “Scream!” (2/12/98)
Posted in humor, Writer's Hint, Writing, Writing Techniques
Tagged American writers, Beat Writers, best American novelists, characterization, Dare to Be A Great Writer, effective scenes, inventiveness, Leonard Bishop, taking risks in writing, writer's hints, writing inspiration, writing technique
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Writer’s Hint: Truth
From Leonard Bishop, Author of Dare To Be a Great Writer The first thing that gets sacrificed in the interest of good writing is the truth (2/26/98) ©Leonard Bishop
Start Placing Your Orders
by Leonard Bishop, Author of Dare To Be A Great Writer This is an” advertisement for myself.” It is directed to those people who are interested in improving their writing abilities and becoming professional writers. I cannot be falsely modest … Continue reading
One Novel In The Life of a Writer’s Desk
by Leonard Bishop About 20 years ago, Boston University approached me with an offer to establish a “Leonard Bishop collection.” It would be placed among the other writers, artists, stage and screen performers they considered distinguished enough to be exhibited. … Continue reading
Posted in humor, publishing, slice of life, Writing, Writing Techniques
Tagged American Novelist, American writers, Beat Writers, best American novelists, Dare to Be A Great Writer, effective scenes, Leonard Bishop, taking risks in writing, The Leonard Bishop Collection, the writing process, writing a novel, writing inspiration, writing technique
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When You Know You’ve Finally Made It
By Leonard Bishop, Author of Dare To Be A Great Writer I dislike “name droppers” unless it’s my name they’re dropping. Early in my career as a writer I achieved that status. Everyone, in any profession, wants his/her name … Continue reading
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Tagged American Novelist, American writers, Beat Writers, best American novelists, Catch 22, Dare to Be A Great Writer, Erskine Caldwell, Frank Yerby, George Mandel, Henry Cabot Lodge, James Michener, Joseph Heller, Marc Chagall, Mario Puzo, name-dropping, Norman Mailer, Utrillo, William Faulkner, writing inspiration
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Multiple Viewpoints
Coming to this site: We will be featuring Leonard Bishop, a best-selling author and writing teacher. We hope you are entertained and enlightened. He always did that for us, his family, fellow writers, and students. We hope to pass it … Continue reading
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