I want to offer my followers a heartfelt and sincere apology for the article I recently posted on this blog. One of my followers brought to my attention, through a comment, that the post had a very distasteful and off color comment in it that I missed. There is, of course, no excuse for … Continue reading My Heart Felt Apology for the Post About NFL Players Taking a Knee During the National Anthem
Author: Michael D. Turashoff
My name is Michael Turashoff, and I have been a freelance writer for over 15 years. I understand the importance of delivering high-quality work within strict deadlines, and I am committed to meeting the needs of my clients in a timely and efficient manner. I am open to collaborating closely with marketing teams to ensure my work aligns with my client's business goals and objectives.
“Write What You Know” — Fox Writer
Source: “Write What You Know” — Fox Writer A wonderful tip, especially for writers who are just starting out. Sometimes we think that, as a writer, we are expected, or even that we should be able to cover any topic only to wind up with writer's block. Write what you know and you'll never go … Continue reading “Write What You Know” — Fox Writer
Spasmodic promises #2
Source: Spasmodic promises #2 I just had to share this work with my friends. This one hit a very personal and real note with me, as I'm sure it does with others. Ah, to be young and in love. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Edgar Allan Poe: The Master of Mystery and the Macabre
You would be hard pressed to find anyone, especially among our fellow lovers of horror stories and tales of terror, who doesn’t know who Edgar Allan Poe was. Best known for his poetry and short stories, Poe was also highly regarded as the leading author of Romanticism in American literature and he was one of … Continue reading Edgar Allan Poe: The Master of Mystery and the Macabre
Overcoming the Fear of Judgement as a Writer
I write a couple of sentences and then delete them just as fast. They were horrible. No one will ever want to read this garbage. Why do I even bother trying to write? Maybe I’m not meant to be a writer, I have no talent. If any of this sounds familiar to you, you aren’t alone. Every author that ever put pen to paper (or finger to key) has suffered writer’s block at one point or another.
The History of the Ouija Board: Cell Phone to the Spirit World
The Ouija board, also known as spirit board or talking board, is a product of the American 19th century obsession with spiritualism, the belief that the dead are able to communicate with the living. Around for years in Europe, spiritualism hit America hard in 1848 with the sudden rise in interest of … Continue reading The History of the Ouija Board: Cell Phone to the Spirit World
Are Modern Horror Movies More Gory Than Scary?
A majority of modern day horror movies seem to be in a competition with each other to create the most disgusting and bizarre mutilations of the human body ever seen. It can almost be guaranteed there will come a point where they will just plain run out of ideas. Maybe then they will have … Continue reading Are Modern Horror Movies More Gory Than Scary?
How to Write a Great Beginning for Your Story
Writing a great beginning for your story is crucial, especially for fiction writers. If the first chapter of your book doesn’t grab the attention of your readers, they will most likely not read any further. Equally important, agents and editors often decide whether or not to take a chance on a book … Continue reading How to Write a Great Beginning for Your Story
Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries
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Is the Tale of the Headless Horseman Real or Myth?
Is the tale of the Headless Horseman real, or just another ghost story?
Michael D. Turashoff 