Tag Archives: skill

Tips for Writers: A Cure for Writer’s Block

Posted on February 20, 2020 by mitchteemley

One possible cure. Preferable cure below. There are two definitions for block: 1) an obstacle to be avoided; 2) a material to be used (as in construction). The cure for Writers Block (and its evil twin, Trouble Getting Started) is … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 43 Comments

Be a Falsetto!

Posted on March 19, 2018 by mitchteemley

No, I’m not referring to the old HBO crime drama. I’m referring to the vocal technique epitomized by Mickey Mouse (originally voiced by Walt Disney himself), produced by using the soft outer edges of the vocal chords. It’s a natural, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , | 24 Comments

The Wishing Map 73

Posted on July 12, 2017 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Sixteen: Fisher Folk and Naims (Cont’d) Previously: Zack began telling the “story” he saw in a plank of rainbowood. ⇔…

Posted in Books, Humor, Story Power, The Wishing Map | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Wishing Map 83

Posted on August 19, 2015 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Eighteen: Spiffwits and Storysmiths (Continued) Previously: Deciding the only way to escape from Naimian was to teach the naims how to be storysmiths, Zack invited … Continue reading →

Posted in Story Power, The Wishing Map | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments