Category: Writer's Notebook

The place where Laurence posts excerpts from his books, recent articles and an occasional poem

21 May

Randomly Awesome

My son schools me on the power of words.
07 Apr

4rty

The years trudge on, but I find that words can breathe life into otherwise bleak situations. So, I dabbled in some poetry to celebrate my 40th birthday. If you can’t turn back the clock, turn out some verse.
24 May

Change of Course

Jordan Limelight I traveled some 10,000 miles to start a novel — roaming through Ireland for inspiration. I was reluctant to write the story I knew I really had to tell. By some weird coincidence, I mentioned the neglected story to a few colleagues, and they went wild. I mentioned the story I’d been writing and [...]
01 May

Inspired, Part II

The truest source of inspiration emanates from fonts we often overlook. Fifteen years ago today, I stood before a priest with a beautiful young woman who made me want to write and start a family and conquer the world (not necessarily in that order). It was one of the happiest days in my life. Today, [...]
31 Dec

5 Tips to Help You Write Better Stories

With the new year just hours away, it’s time to make a resolution to yourself to improve how you tell your story. I spend a lot of time on this site discussing brands and storytelling. Today we address the most important brand in your life: you. Whether you’re writing a resume, an email to a colleague [...]