writing ideas

When Someone Else Writes Your Idea

Elle Carter Neal FridayFriday My Fictional Life 5 Comments

I’ve faced this issue multiple times: I’ve had a great idea for a story – perhaps I’ve even started writing it – and then I happen to pick up an already-published book, or watch a movie or TV show, and

Rights and Conspiracies

Elle Carter Neal SaturdayTuesday Speckled Ink 2 Comments

In post-birth bliss my plans were simple: spend as much time as I can handle at my baby’s eye level trying to see the world from his perspective; take it easy, live simply, let the housework go for a while;