Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one who might be accused of excessive machismo, Ernest Hemingway, was a deeply sensitive person. Upon first reading, his stories can be construed as epic adventures, read them a second time and you will find they are introspective examinations of the human condition. The simple truth is, whether we are creating great works of art, or simply g

The above is a posting which originally appeared last year. A reader had made a very well thought out comment disagreeing with my post. I believe that the intent of the post may have been missed, so I gave an in-depth answer which follows —-

I have never felt such joy. I have never been so happy. A life, one created by our love, will soon be here.

I have been contacted by those who would like to edit my work and maintain “My Author’s Voice.” What gives rise to curiosity is — How do you know my voice if you haven’t read my works? If you haven’t gotten to know me? If you don’t know or understand the story I am trying to tell?

Never have so few words, expressed so much raw emotion About the Author Doc Joe an author who frequently writes about heavy psychological, emotional, and health-related themes. His other self-published works in The Damaged and Broken Collection and his broader catalog include: War Springs Eternal (Book 2) Is Suicide Painless (Book 3) The Comfort of Despair (Book 4) The book is widely available through major platforms including the Amazon Book Page and listed for community rev

I am an independent, self-published teller of tales, an author of scarcely any renown. However, as a storyteller, I know who I am, and with that persona, I am both confident and comfortable. I invite you to visit my website, ShortStoryScribe.com and/or Amazon Author Pages if you are so inclined please purchase a copy and leave a review. The Damaged and Broken Collection“ is a contemporary fiction series written by storyteller Joe Leonardi (also published under Dr. Joseph Leon

Each time I am writing a story, I read the following and strive to do all except numbers 3 & 6 (which I will discuss in an upcoming post). This particular list comes from open culture. In a writing phase, I read these every morning, every night, and of course, each time before I sit to write or edit. I actually have it set as my homepage, so whenever I open the browser, there it is. 1: To get started, write one true sentence. Hemingway had a simple trick for overcoming writer

I have gone back and forth about actually posting this. If you are reading it, then I did. Obviously, this really “got my Sicilian up.” The following is my opinion. It is a strong opinion and it can be at times mean spirited. I make no apologies. It is a topic about which I am passionate. It may offend some, and while not my intent, it doesn’t mean that it won’t. Again, this is my opinion, I am not saying I am correct, or mine is the only way to look at this topic. As I used

I always find it interesting when I am invited to join a group on social media. If I want the honor of belonging, I must answer something like 3 questions. I rarely bother.

On the author pages to which I belong on social media, I see comments from authors distraught that someone gave their writing a negative review. In a profound way, when I read these comments, it pains me.