Written by Greg Tuttle Edmund Ware Smith’s fourth book, "The One-Eyed Poacher of Privilege", was the 3rd book published by the Derrydale Press and like his last one, contains some great short stories and some of his best One-Eyed Poacher stories. It starts out with a very nice dedication to Pop and Kate Thornton. They are without a doubt the model for Zack and Sarah Bourne. … [Read more...] about The One-Eyed Poacher of Privilege
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NWSJ Column: Last Hunt, Part II
(Reprinted from the March 2011 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal) The theme of this column for the past couple of months has been the art of writing the fictional outdoor story. I described some of the basics I have learned in my quest to write outdoor fiction, and last month I posted the first of a three part story, “Last Hunt”. I attempted to emulate three important … [Read more...] about NWSJ Column: Last Hunt, Part II
NWSJ Column: Last Hunt, Part I
In last month’s column, I wrote about the art of crafting the fictional outdoor story. This was partly a way to encourage aspiring writers to submit entries to the Northwoods Sporting Journal’s new outdoor writing contest. In addition, it was an introduction to my own personal attempt at a short story. Remember, according to the experts, a short story must do three things: 1) … [Read more...] about NWSJ Column: Last Hunt, Part I
NWSJ Column: From Fact to Fiction
From Fact to Fiction: Tips on Writing the Outdoor Tale In keeping with the spirit of the Northwoods Sporting Journal’s new outdoor writing contest, I thought I would share some tips and ideas for writing outdoor fiction for aspiring writers, (of which I hope to be myself). While the fictional outdoor short story seems to have faded away in popularity over the years, I believe … [Read more...] about NWSJ Column: From Fact to Fiction
Where the Trees Grow Too Close Together
Field & Stream's Keith McCafferty wrote an incredible story back in 1984 about a trapper in the Bob Marshall Wilderness of Montana and his encounter with a grizzly bear. Click here to read "Where the Trees Grow Too Close Together". … [Read more...] about Where the Trees Grow Too Close Together