Daily Archives: September 23, 2007

A literary Simon Cowell may be needed

Not all writing is created equal. I’m all for encouraging young, talented writers. But is it really kindness if a writer is in his or her mid-40s and still writes less well than the average fifth grader, to continue encouraging their delusion that they are destined to be the next Stephen King or James Patterson …

September 23, 2007 – 1:06 AM | By Craig Hansen | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

The value of cultural literacy

As a messianic believer, I’m not one to obsess over Christmas gift ideas since I celebrate Hannukah. However, some gifts are appropriate no matter what creed or belief system guides you to the holidays you celebrate. Other gifts are more culturally specific. Studying up on such matters can add a richness to your fiction if …

September 23, 2007 – 12:55 AM | By Craig Hansen | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)