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I write stuff. I like to create characters, weave stories, throw words together and see what develops. Usually, it's something funny. Sometimes it's something dark. I have an improv theater background, so I never know what's going to happen. My flash stories and short fiction have appeared in print and online journals.
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All Talk, All Action
Posted in Darlene on August 19, 2016
By Darlene Cah I write fiction, specifically short stories and flash. But before I entered the world of narrative, I wrote and performed sketch comedy, humorous essays and, as a copywriter in traditional advertising, radio and TV commercials. I didn’t even consider trying my hand at fiction. Frankly, it scared me. Still does, sometimes. Then […]
From Curious to Furious: Confessions of a Research Junkie
Posted in Conducting Research, Darlene, The Business of Writing on July 30, 2016
By Darlene Cah If you had told me when I was in high school or college that I would become addicted to research, I would have laughed in your face—I’m talking coffee-spraying-from-mouth laughed! It would have been hysterical (in the literal sense of the word), not to mention messy. I’ll blame my penchant for research […]
Switch Off Work Brain. Switch On Writer Brain
Posted in Darlene, Transitions on May 19, 2016
By Darlene Cah Most writers, even those with published books, have some kind of “day job,” whether they’re teachers, administrative assistants, attorneys, mail carriers or working in any number or other jobs. For some, writing time is a welcome respite from the stress of life in a cube. For me, it’s a difficult transition. My […]
Writer as Actor
Posted in Character, Darlene, Emotions, The Craft Of Writing, Writing Advice on February 29, 2016
By Darlene Cah One of the most important lessons I learned as an improv actor was to always enter a scene with an emotion. As improvisers we had no idea what the scene was about, or where it would go, who our characters were, and what they’re relationships were to each other. We figured it […]
New Year. New Stories. New Ideas.
Posted in Darlene, Goals 2016 on January 19, 2016
By Darlene Cah When I started thinking about this annual goal-setting post, my first thoughts went to the short story (possible novella) I want to finish, the short story I’m working on whenever I get a chance, the few other stories that have potential if I could just get around to revising them, and […]
Conversation with the 2015 Muse
Posted in 2015: Looking Back, Darlene on December 14, 2015
2015: The long-awaited return of the Muse By Darlene Cah Me: Oh, it’s you. I almost didn’t recognize you. Muse: Don’t be snarky. I have other writer clients, you know, and I’ve nudged you a few times this year, and what did you do? Blew me off. Me: It was 3:34 in the morning! I […]
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