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Richard A. McCullough
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Richard A. McCullough left a comment for artvision"Hi. Thanks for being a friend. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Tell your writer friends to visit my website www.write-better-fiction.com, or drop me a line - I have lots of free info of immense interest to writers and I'm happy…"
Richard A. McCullough left a comment for Steven Graves"Hi, . Thanks for being a friend. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Tell your writer friends to visit my website www.write-better-fiction.com, or drop me a line - I have lots of free info of immense interest to writers and I'm…"
Christopher Stewart left a comment for Richard A. McCullough"hey Richard !Can't the past ever go away ?Perhaps it doesn't have to stayPerhaps there is a better wayThan to its tempting lure fall preyIndeed life is quite a journeyHardships, burdens, and come what mayWhy carry those of yesterday ?When…"
Ron S. Grant replied to Richard A. McCullough's discussion The Crashing Misunderstood Word in the group Writers"I think it would effect us a lot. I would definitely like to know of such a word!"
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The Crashing Misunderstood Word
What if everything we've studied as fiction writers was studied over a "Crashing Misunderstood Word"?Do you suppose that might suppress our understanding of the subject and therefore affect our ability to write? What if I told you there is such a Crashing Misunderstood Word, common to all fiction writers? In fact, this single word affects all writers of fiction or non-fiction. What would you be willing to do to clear up that Misunderstood Word?See More
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- "Practice safe insouciance - get a conundrum on your mind" - RAM
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- Richard A. McCullough began his writing career at age 10 with his horror story, "To Commit a Murder" based loosely on Edger Alan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart."
Richard has completed thousands of poems, and dozens of short stories. His Science-Fiction short story, "Mirror Image" was awarded "First Runner Up" in L. Ron Hubbard's, Writers of the Future contest. Recently, Richard has competed two novels in mainstream/historical fiction and is working on a third. He has also completed the first two of a three volume set of non-fiction books titled "Cracking the Master Storytellers Code".
Writers are crucial to the survival of a culture.
For a culture transmits itself to future generations through its fiction, in whatever form; be it novel, short story, poem, play or song. It is not the dry dusty textbooks that tell us where we have been nor where we are going but the storyteller who codifies who we are and who we wish to become.
Write on. . .
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There and Back Again
I was just a lad of 9 who (having discovered the wonders of Poe) thought he'd write a line or two, but soon realized there was mystery to the mastery, and so went
looking for the Wizard of Oz only to discover (after much travail) that all
that remained behind the tattered curtain was the skeletal fragments of a once
vibrant oral tradition.
To shocked and enraged to simply walk away, I rummaged…
ContinuePosted on September 14, 2010 at 12:00pm
It’s About The “STORY”.
It’s all about “story”.
Novel, Screenplay, Play, Short Story, Poem are all just “formats”. Different storytelling formats.
The first thing one must understand is “story” what is a story?
Now, the problem is that everyone thinks they know what a story is because they have been listening, reading and watching them their whole life.
But that’s like reasoning that one knows how to “build a house” just because they have been living in one their whole… Continue
Novel, Screenplay, Play, Short Story, Poem are all just “formats”. Different storytelling formats.
The first thing one must understand is “story” what is a story?
Now, the problem is that everyone thinks they know what a story is because they have been listening, reading and watching them their whole life.
But that’s like reasoning that one knows how to “build a house” just because they have been living in one their whole… Continue
Posted on May 22, 2010 at 2:47pm — 3 Comments
A new website is for you - my fellow writers
Hello, friends and fellow writers;
It's been a while since I've been able to post anything but as you'll see I've been very busy.
Click here for the website I created for you - my fellow writer.
http://www.write-better-fiction.com
Whether you are a poet, novelist, or screenwriter, whatever genre or format - we are all storytellers and this site is for you.
This site is devoted to helping… Continue
It's been a while since I've been able to post anything but as you'll see I've been very busy.
Click here for the website I created for you - my fellow writer.
http://www.write-better-fiction.com
Whether you are a poet, novelist, or screenwriter, whatever genre or format - we are all storytellers and this site is for you.
This site is devoted to helping… Continue
Posted on October 13, 2009 at 1:10pm — 1 Comment
6-Degrees of Separation
We’re familiar with the idea of there being only 6 people between you and anyone else in the world – and that’s a good thing.
However, consider that there are countless-degrees of separation between you and reality – and that’s not such a good thing. I can hear people’s heads spinning. Let me explain.
Not all that long ago a man could very easily see what he was actually doing.
You pick up a saddle and stick it on a horse. One can see, feel, and smell, etc., the… Continue
However, consider that there are countless-degrees of separation between you and reality – and that’s not such a good thing. I can hear people’s heads spinning. Let me explain.
Not all that long ago a man could very easily see what he was actually doing.
You pick up a saddle and stick it on a horse. One can see, feel, and smell, etc., the… Continue
Posted on July 29, 2009 at 10:09pm — 4 Comments
More on "Natural Talent"
I've received a few questions about my article "Regarding - Natural Talent" so I thought I'd clarify the point.
>>The more "natural talent" an artist was "born with" and the less training they have had in the correct technology in their craft the more vulnerable they are to outside criticism and self doubt.
Oh, I know it's a pretty sweeping statement.
But being one myself and raising three others, and having talked with many others - I've found… Continue
>>The more "natural talent" an artist was "born with" and the less training they have had in the correct technology in their craft the more vulnerable they are to outside criticism and self doubt.
Oh, I know it's a pretty sweeping statement.
But being one myself and raising three others, and having talked with many others - I've found… Continue
Posted on July 28, 2009 at 2:28pm — 6 Comments
Comment Wall (27 comments)
- At 4:33pm on December 15, 2008,
Kristoffer Martinsen said… - Thank you Richard, and thanks for the invitation! This means im going to have to get a picture of myself from somewhere to put on my profile, huh? hehe
On a little off-note: I like that hat!
;D
- At 9:19pm on December 15, 2008, Richard A. McCullough said…
- Hi Kris,
You're welcome for the invite.
I'd imagine that your local police station has a "mug-shot" they'll let you borrow. That's where I get all my photos.
Yea, keep your paws off da' hat - yu' got to get your own. It's a requirement. HA!
Hang around, talk to some folk. It's a cool group.
Richard A. McCullough
- At 11:02pm on January 13, 2009,
Cecilia LeBaron said… - I am appalled by your callous attitude toward the minority groups. Further, I just may be scarred for life. Who are you to say that vampires and such don't exist? Next thing you know, you'll be telling me Santa Claus doesn't exist either. Duh! He's a vampire! How else could he get around the world in one night? Vampire speed, silly! :-)
LOL
Cec
PS Actually, they don't care what blood type you are. And that garlic your wife keeps around? It's a myth that it repels them. Nothing will protect you, Richard, except your resourcefulness - and you'd better be really good with a sword because you'll have to cut off his head. If there is anything else you need to know about vampires, feel free to ask. :-)
- At 11:06pm on January 13, 2009, Cecilia LeBaron said…
- I am appalled by your callous attitude toward minority groups. Further, I may be scarred for life! Who are you to say whether they exist? Next thing you know, you'll be telling me Santa Claus doesn't exist either. Duh! He's a vampire, silly! How else do you think he could live for so long and go around the world in one night. Vampire speed. :-)
- At 3:56am on May 16, 2009,
Phillip Ross said… - hi richard thankyou for the compliments and the friend request and yes your hat is as cool as mine hehe (although mine is probably more dusty these days) i read your blog when i first joined and was very interested in what you had to say on the subject of story writing, the quest is my first attempt at a full novel ( around 99,000 words) as i usually write poetry, songs and short stories this one however just flowed and felt like it had to be written, look forward to reading more of your blog.
- At 1:57pm on May 16, 2009,
Geneva M. E. Neale (Audain) said… - Richard I shared your performance with the producer of my DVD
As I adored your wit in your writings with Kleenex in my hand.
Studio camera panned the room you whistled words like a lark.
You screen your laugh lines that kept tickles in my throat.
Hilarity! Listen to my poems at your own risk, humor is required..
Audience resettle slyly as you engage minds in peels of laughter.
Your story telling is indeed amusing visions of innocent.
An icon in the poetic world deserve mega bites standing ovations. .
copy right Geneva M. E. Neale (Audain) May 2009
- At 3:13pm on May 25, 2009,
Jan Houston said… - Thanks, Richard, glad you enjoyed my poetry (:
CONGRATS on Writers of the Future recognition!
Love your work... been there on that barstool... Yesssssss, it's all about STORY. Look forward to reading more.
- At 12:28pm on May 26, 2009,
Charles Brian Van Heyden said… - Richard,
It may well have to remain apochryphal. But here is a resource to query:
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.11/sixwords.html
Let's stay in touch...
- At 1:55pm on June 3, 2009, Charles Brian Van Heyden said…
- There was a time in '85 when religious freedom was threatened in no small way in the town of Portland Oregon...and I met you and your wife in Los Angeles during that time.
- At 4:04pm on June 3, 2009, Richard A. McCullough said…
- Oh, I remember Portland.
Pretty little town, interesting cycle. My wife and I spent about 3 months there in the '85 you mentioned.
You say we met in LA. I'll have to take your word for it. Sorry, but I still can't place meeting you. But be that as it may, we're here now. And you seem like a perfectly good chap. Your more than welcome to read the various discussions I instigated in the writers and poets forums, and weigh in with anything you might feel like sharing.
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