Monthly Archives: April 2011

There is No Such Thing as Writer’s Block

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Tim Kane

Yes, that’s correct. You heard right, bubba. There is not such thing as a writer not being able to write because he has the so called “writer’s block.” How do I know? Glad you asked. I’m a writer. Have been … Continue reading →

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Write the Way Vermeer Paints (Or What I Learned from Girl in Hyacinth Blue)

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Tim Kane

First off, I don’t compare my writing talent to that of Johan Vermeer. I think few writers can do that. However, he is a classic Dutch master, and the techniques used to paint can also be applied to writing. Now, … Continue reading →

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Write Your Novel Backward

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Tim Kane

Hollywood doesn’t have everything wrong. Okay, maybe Quantum of Solace didn’t need a $230 million dollar budget. (Probably another reason why MGM went bankrupt. Again.) But what the suits and producers did get right is the log line. You know … Continue reading →

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