by Sam Dounis | Oct 2, 2018 | About Sam, Stories, Thoughts and Musings, Writing
Back when I was wee, when I had to eat whatever was put in front of me, I longed for the freedom of choice. Freedom to choose not to eat ‘that’, but to eat something else instead. Freedom to choose to eat at a restaurant, instead of at home. And of course,...
by Sam Dounis | May 23, 2017 | About Sam, Blogging, Stories, Thoughts and Musings, Writing
Whether you’re writing fact or fiction, these five lessons I’ve learned are invaluable. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the choices When you write, you’re faced with a myriad of choices, and the key is not to become overwhelmed by...
by Sam Dounis | Jan 16, 2017 | About Sam, Blogging, Stories, Thoughts and Musings, Writing
I’m always looking for ways to improve my writing, so there are a plethora of ‘how to’ writing books, containing tips, tricks, techniques, and the wisdom of published authors gracing my bookshelves. Something that most writers agree on, is that...
by Sam Dounis | Apr 6, 2016 | About Sam, Blogging, Stories, Writing
Do you remember the Rubik’s Cube craze of the 1980’s?! It was the ultimate puzzle to solve, and the kudos you got when you made all those little coloured tiles match up! I still remember people coming to school with their completed puzzles, all smugness...
by Sam Dounis | Feb 26, 2016 | Blogging, Stories, Writing
Even a mediocre story, well told, can help people remember you for the right reasons. But all too often, storytellers find themselves following a tangent, losing their way, and fumbling to get back on track. Meaning their story tails off into a whimper, that if...