My First Blog: On Writing Nonfiction and Fiction

After years of writing and editing books and writing screenplays and magazine articles, I’ve finally applied fingers to computer keyboard to write my first blog.

I like the idea of sharing my experiences and points of view with people interested in the same subjects I’m interested in—writing, psychology, mindfulness, family dynamics, health, politics, the arts and sciences, and contemporary culture—and if you’re reading this, I hope that includes you. I also like the idea of finding out what you think via your comments on my blogs and your answers to questions that I’ll ask from time to time.

Besides introducing myself in this blog, I’m going to share my thoughts about writing, which has been my vocation since childhood. Continue reading →