In 1937, Edmund Ware Smith's first book of short stories came together in the form of "A Tomato Can Chronicle". Published shortly after his first and only novel ("Rider in the Sun"), this was the first of a long line of books featuring some of his best outdoor stories. The book contains an interesting combination of both factual and fictional stories, all with at least a hint … [Read more...] about A Tomato Can Chronicle
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
In The Maine Woods
It made perfect business sense. In fact, it was probably genius. Hordes of potential customers throughout the northeastern United States were eager for more information about this vast forest land in northern Maine and the abundant fish and wildlife that were there for the taking. That was probably the thought process behind the creation of In the Maine Woods, a publication … [Read more...] about In The Maine Woods