journalism
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On Jon Franklin and writing through the years
Jon Franklin, professor and author of the classic “Writing for Story,” died last week. Don Murray and Roy Peter Clark more directly influenced and inspired my writing and editing. But I learned from “Writing for Story” and especially “Mrs. Kelly’s Monster,” which ran in The Baltimore Sun in 1978. Something Franklin said years ago really… Continue reading
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A good start to ‘24
Journalism was doing its level best to keep me rooted in 2023 on my last day of work for the year, instead of being able to turn my attention to writing for 2024. I lamented on my struggle. But I’m happy to report I was able to file something for 2024 after all, though. It… Continue reading
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Looking ahead
For the first time in as long as I can remember, I am not yet writing for 2024. Normally, by this time, I would have at least finished one long-term story to be published in the new year. Sometimes, it’s more than that. Last year at this time, I had two or three stories done… Continue reading
About Me
Journalist and writer. Loves writing, storytelling, books, typewriters. Always trying to find my line. Oh, and here’s where I am now.
Nows and Forevers 