On Writing

On Writing: Buildings Have Stories to Tell

How one call to readers brought compelling tales of how people spent their lives working, laughing, falling in love at their workplace long ago.

Feb 20 •

Geoffrey Gevalt

Challenge – The Six-Word Story

A photo for you to riff upon, and some discussion of how the six-word story can be so much fun and can even involve a 75-piece symphony.

Feb 8 •

Geoffrey Gevalt

About 'On Writing'

A narrative series (monthly, more or less) often centered on writing my novel Hiram Falls but mostly stories about things I've learned along my writing…

Jan 28 •

Geoffrey Gevalt

Telling Stories for the Senses

Using audio and a series of photos to create a digital story deepens the readers' experience and engagement with your piece.

Jan 27 •

Geoffrey Gevalt

3. A Photograph Unlocks Me

Taking a picture of a farmer at a Vermont agricultural fair got me started again on writing Hiram Falls

Dec 12, 2024 •

Geoffrey Gevalt

2. Writing Doc and The Man

How writing the second story for stage led to several new characters and an amazing coincidence. Or was it? And gets me thinking of writing a novel.

Nov 19, 2024 •

Geoffrey Gevalt

1. How Hiram Falls got its start

I begin a regularly irregular series on how I am creating my novel, Hiram Falls. I start with how the project began -- a found diary from the 1800s.

Oct 30, 2024 •

Geoffrey Gevalt

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