Marilyn Brant

The First Writing Critique

~ By Marilyn Brant  Note: This post originally appeared here. In the past 13 years, ever since I started writing fiction with the intent to publish, I’ve had a lot of critiquing experiences. Some inspiring and encouraging, even while being instructive in regards to narrative flaws. Others intentionally cruel and providing very little of value, even in supposedly

The First Writing Critique Read More »

Seeking Joy

~ By Marilyn Brant Note: This post originally appeared here.  There are downsides to the writing life. Ask any professional writer and you’ll get a chorus of groans about the MANY, MANY rejections, the years it takes to learn the craft (and the need to keep learning new narrative skills no matter how many eons you’ve been

Seeking Joy Read More »

For the Love of Voice

~ By Marilyn Brant Note: This post originally appeared here.  About a month ago, I read a fabulous piece on “how to craft a great voice” written by literary agent Nathan Bransford on his blog. Writers, if you haven’t seen this, you’ll want to check it out. Really. It’s one of the best explanations I’ve ever read,

For the Love of Voice Read More »