Tag: Human nature

• Can I call you friend?

  What does friendship mean?

  K. M. Herkes

  May 9, 2017

  3. Other Things, Detours, Writing Life

  friendship, Human nature, learning, rant, science, social media

• Sad Confession & Funny Story

  I’m not sure there’s a punchline.

  K. M. Herkes

  March 28, 2017

  1. Storysculpting, Detours, Writing Life

  friendship, growing up, Human nature, learning, life, Navel Gazing, writing

• Dystopian? I’m not sure.

  

  Pondering the nature of the future.

  K. M. Herkes

  February 9, 2017

  1. Storysculpting, 2. Worldbuilding, nuts & bolts

  dystopian, history, Human nature, science-fiction, world building, writing

• More on Restoration Week

  Another national holiday coming up, so here’s more on my imaginary national holiday. The guiding principles of Restoration Week are: Remembrance, Duty, Courage, Sacrifice, Faith, Commitment, and Hope. Each ideal got its own day.  Here’s a bit about each, couched as elementary explanations that might be used in a children’s civics class.) Day One: Remembrance: Begin by remembering that we […]

  K. M. Herkes

  December 15, 2016

  1. Storysculpting, 2. Worldbuilding, hIstorical notes

  holidays, Human nature, inspiration, Restoration Stories, writing

• Wait. Write for who?

  

  When I’m tempted to say, “Don’t worry about other people, just write for yourself” to someone I always stop and bite my tongue. Here’s why: the encouragement aspect doesn’t cross the pronoun barrier intact. It doesn’t mean what I want it to mean. Writing for self is the ideal attitude when self-administered. “I write for myself,” I say, and […]

  K. M. Herkes

  November 15, 2016

  Authoring, Writing Advice, Writing Life

  contrarian, frustration, Human nature, rant, writer’s bane