RkLewis
@rklewis.bsky.social
Writer. Copy editor. Developmental editor. Writing coach. Musician. Gardener. wordsintostories.com. Author of the Mark Mallen series (Midnight Ink), and the novel Lost Wings (under the name Don M. Vail, via Elephant Press Books).
Second Coming is one of my ALL time favorite records. It's so good.
March 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Second Coming is one of my ALL time favorite records. It's so good.
Yes, we have to start the movement at the local levels, then the city levels, then the state levels, then the federal levels. We won't get anywhere if we can't put genuinely smart and good people in office. And while we're at it, can we start teaching civics again?
February 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Yes, we have to start the movement at the local levels, then the city levels, then the state levels, then the federal levels. We won't get anywhere if we can't put genuinely smart and good people in office. And while we're at it, can we start teaching civics again?
I had one of those, LONG time ago.
February 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I had one of those, LONG time ago.
Where's the laugh emoji when I need it?
February 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Where's the laugh emoji when I need it?
NO! Color me shocked, shocked I tell you! (Actually prices in my neck of the woods are going UP, You damnit!)
January 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
NO! Color me shocked, shocked I tell you! (Actually prices in my neck of the woods are going UP, You damnit!)
I've also learned a lot from my time writing movies. That world is all about the elevator pitch. Something simple that is so good that you get the entire movie. Here is the pitch for Alien: "Jaws in space."
January 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I've also learned a lot from my time writing movies. That world is all about the elevator pitch. Something simple that is so good that you get the entire movie. Here is the pitch for Alien: "Jaws in space."
I'm not sure they're done the same way, as I haven't written one in a long time, HOWEVER, lead with what is basically the "elevator pitch". One line that defines your story. Then use ONE paragraph, a very zippy and clear paragraph to tell the prospective agent what your story is about. Then out.
January 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I'm not sure they're done the same way, as I haven't written one in a long time, HOWEVER, lead with what is basically the "elevator pitch". One line that defines your story. Then use ONE paragraph, a very zippy and clear paragraph to tell the prospective agent what your story is about. Then out.