Dev FriedlanderMar 8, 20202 minWriting SlipsThey say the magic of writing occurs during the editing process. I agree I find it not only magical but also amusing as I catch some of...
Dev FriedlanderDec 8, 20193 minGetting SocialI like to think of myself as a social person. I enjoy getting coffee with friends and inviting people over for dinner. Yet when it comes...
Dev FriedlanderOct 31, 20192 minIn Defence of the ClicheI have been recently watching a family drama on Netflix, “The Good Witch.” My husband saw one episode and won’t go near it again. It’s a...
Dev FriedlanderSep 22, 20192 minCreating A StoryWhile creative writing is an art, there are basic concepts which every writer must learn. This week, for a change of pace, I'm sharing...
Dev FriedlanderJul 28, 20192 minReviewing me...Part II - the responseLast week I sent out six requests to well-known authors asking them to read my manuscript and write an endorsement quote. I made sure to...
Dev FriedlanderJul 18, 20192 minReviewing...Me...Many writing manuals say to never write a ‘fad’ book. What’s popular today will most likely be a cliché tomorrow. Never chase the fame...
Dev FriedlanderJan 20, 20192 minDon't Say That!To offend or not to offend, that is the question. I have spent my whole life trying to avoid upsetting people, my inclination is to shy...
Dev FriedlanderJan 13, 20192 minI Have a SecretI have a secret. I am a writer. I know that doesn’t sound like much of a secret, lots of people write. But writing is a conversation. I...