by Matthew Rehrl MD | Photography, Poetry, Writing
I have completed a poetry set that is now ready to self-publish. I have 50 haiku which I composed about 50 black and white photos (which I also “composed”). It’s a one-of-a-kind creative project, combining two mediums, and I am proud of it. Yet I find myself...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
When I master these four writing rules, my writing will improve dramatically: Verbs have more vigor than nouns.Active verbs are better than passive verbs.Shorter words and sentences are better than longer words and sentences.The concrete is better than the vague....
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
My little cat Roo (short for Rousseau) “does” two states very well: intense focus and intense relaxation. He also transitions between these two states quickly. I can improve my writing quality and quantity if I follow Roo’s lead and master these...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Twitter, Writing
Is tweeting “serious writing”? If done intentionally, it certainly can be. A tweet with 280 characters can carry a haiku, a micro-poem, an insightful sentence, even a small paragraph. And sequential tweets can often contain complex stories. Also, emojis,...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
When I look carefully at all of the successful authors I admire, I see a variety of techniques, skills, habits, strengths, and weaknesses. Some write in the morning, some in the evening. Some write daily, some in blocks of time. Some are plotters, some are pantsers....
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Social Media, Twitter, Writing
A few years ago, I was “tweeting” a medical conference that led to a high-tech startup asking me to write a few blog posts that led to a a little bit of cash, becoming a part of a medical advisory group, and a few stock options. . The monetization of writing and its...
