7 of the Biggest Author Submission Mistakes
We all know that there are major changes happening in the industry, many of which are working against authors going after traditional publishing deals. That’s why its so important to take advantage of...
View ArticleWriting Exercise: Owning Up To Your Biggest Failure
Last week’s exercise covered the character sketch. Part of developing a character involves understanding his or her’s emotional state, motivations, and reactions to situations–both good and bad. When...
View ArticleHow to Find Markets for Your Writing
Congratulations. You’ve toiled away at the (coffee shop, kitchen table, desk, couch, bed, bunker) and finally have a work to submit. So, now what? Now its time to find a place to publish it. Finding...
View ArticleKiller Clowns and Skittles: An Interview with Author Jeremy C Shipp
A few years ago I received an ARC from a self-proclaimed bizzaro author. Apprehensive, I opened the advanced reader’s copy of Cursed intending only to read the first ten pages. Three hours and a...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolution: Write More!
It’s that time of year when everyone is committing to a New Year’s Resolution. Honestly I have made many, but one that’s truly relevant to this blog is the resolution to write more. When one claims...
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