Ask the Author: Austin James Hatch
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Austin James Hatch
Find something normal and search out an abnormal way to describe it. Often something out of nature helps as there is a beauty in nature that will always inspire us in some form or another.
Austin James Hatch
More short stories. "Regurgitations" is a short collection of previously published stories and poems. My next goal is to publish a larger collection that has more content. I'm hoping it can be a mix of fresh work with a couple of published pieces mixed in (I'm still submitting to various magazines and sites--gotta get those rejection letters!).
Austin James Hatch
Make a game out of collecting rejection letters. For a while, I submitted stories and/or poems looking forward to the rejection letter because I doubted anyone would find art in my insanity.
Also, join a writer's group. There are plenty online. People will read and critique your work as long as you do the same for them. That's how you grow (and network).
Also, join a writer's group. There are plenty online. People will read and critique your work as long as you do the same for them. That's how you grow (and network).
Austin James Hatch
Describing things in ways most people would never think to describe them.
Austin James Hatch
I force myself to write. Often I think of a story from my life that has stuck with me over the years: something funny my kids did or an adventure from my "partying days". I write about it. Half of what I write is either trashed or recycled anyway...the trick is just to write.
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