Author: Kelly Babcock

Plot, characters, twists, details, all these things start out as ideas, flashes of inspiration when the liberated writer’s mind realizes that they can take something from real life and turn it into part of their story without actually taking anything of value away from anyone.

Consider photography. If I see something, I am legally allowed to photograph it. I do not need permission, unless I am someplace I am not supposed to be. If I choose to attempt to use that photo for profit, I need permission, especially if there is a person in it. But if there is no way to identify the person, or the scene, all bets are off. Use it!

So, if you experience a situation that inspires you, and you can create from that a piece of your story without Read more

Still Alive

I’ve had to take a few tests in my time, I mean, I made it through public school and high school and got a diploma of some sort from college.

And outside of school I’ve had to take various tests in order to be allowed to do different things in life, drive, save someone from a stabbing wound caused by a shard of glass using nothing but my wits, a dixie cup, electrical tape, a box of Read more

I love to refer to myself as gainfully unemployed. It is both true, and untrue.

I work as an IT person for a local online news outlet, the owensoundhub.org, but I’m contracted to them. I end up spending less then ten hours a month at that. But I interact with the organization and I learn lots of things about my community.

I also still do the odd job for friends that need help with their renovations or their Read more