Category Archives: Joe Torres

Out of Character

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Out of Character by Joe Torres So I was stuck and at a bit of a dead end. I had no idea what I was going to do next in my novel – so what do we all do when … Continue reading →

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Is My Character Finished?

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Is My Character Finished? by Joe Torres This is a tough question. Well, it’s not a tough question, as much as it’s a tough answer. At first you think, yeah, the character is finished. But then I happen to be … Continue reading →

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Skipping Ahead … a Setback?

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Skipping Ahead … a Setback? by Joe Torres We are told of the awful reality about shortcuts, that they actually set you back. When it came to my novel, I decided to try and skip ahead. I was stuck – … Continue reading →

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Finish the book!!!

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Finish the book!!! by Joe Torres You know you need to. You know that you have dawdled. You know that you have dragged your feet. And you hear the voice plain as day: “Finish your book!” So what’s taking so … Continue reading →

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Grieving the Loss of a Fictional Character

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Grieving the Loss of a Fictional Character by Joe Torres Webster’s Dictionary defines grief as “a deep sadness, especially caused by someone’s death,” “a cause of deep sadness,” or “trouble or annoyance.” Notice how there is no mention of the … Continue reading →

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Batten down the hatches, amygdala!

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Batten down the hatches, amygdala! by Joe Torres Music is one of my greatest allies in the war against lack of creativity. I have plenty of ideas, most of which are terrible, but music helps me really focus on creating. … Continue reading →

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The Block

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Laura Orsini

The Block  by Joe Torres The cursor … the cursor … oh, you accusatory little blip. How I hate thee. And yet I love that blinking little motivator. It’s almost like it’s saying, “Hey, hey, you should … be working … Continue reading →

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Starting Over Ain’t So Bad

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Starting Over Ain’t So Bad by Joe Torres I’ve been working on my book for the better part of a year. One day recently, I took a look at my work and hated it. I was mortified. I called myself … Continue reading →

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Doubling down on your “what ifs”

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Doubling down on your “what ifs” by Joe Torres “What if…?” Dangerous words, right? (Queues up Jaws theme.) We often think about “what if” in terms of reasons why we shouldn’t do something, or as a justification for why we … Continue reading →

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How will you spend your next 14,428?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Laura Orsini

How will you spend your next 14,428? by Joe Torres 365¼. That’s how many days are in a year. If I lived to be 100 years old, that would be 36,525 days of life. It sounds so much shorter when … Continue reading →

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