February 25, 2013
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Put your manuscript in a drawer. Write your next novel. With experience comes …well, experience. Oh, and wisdom. Did you know that “debut” fiction that we see in the catalogues of the big publishers are rarely the first novel that … Continue reading
August 21, 2012
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As part of my ongoing professional development, every day I check in with a handful of writers in the blogosphere-mostly via RSS feed, a few notices via e-mail. I am so impressed by the high value of the information being … Continue reading
February 28, 2012
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After spending the weekend with a wide representation of the writing and publishing community, I am more excited than ever to be a part of it. The SFWC has changed form even in the short time that I’ve been involved … Continue reading
December 29, 2011
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Glenn is the hero. You probably didn’t notice that my site was down again last week. I don’t understand why anyone would want to hack little old me, but whatever. (Hey, while I’m under, you might as well…) Now I … Continue reading
November 30, 2011
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We believe we know everything there is to know about our characters. We believe we have created a compelling read, a clear conflict, characters the reader can either love or fear for, a satisfying resolution. But the problem is, we’re … Continue reading
September 13, 2011
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I have been thoroughly enjoying receiving the RSS feeds of several blogs lately, and I’d like to share a few of these with you. Though it is true that a blog is just that, a blog, and shouldn’t ever be … Continue reading
July 15, 2011
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It is nearly always beneficial to join a professional organization for support and information when one embarks on a career. I am a member of the Popular Culture Association, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, and the Editorial Freelancers … Continue reading
May 11, 2011
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I’ve been spending a lot of time discussing publishing-on-demand lately. In April, I made a presentation to the NorCal Editorial Freelancers Association chapter about my experiences with four different publish on demand companies. The information I have that has not … Continue reading
April 26, 2011
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I have mentioned Goodreads before. If you’re not on Goodreads, you might consider checking it out. Not that you really want more social networking opportunities, but since this is relating to books, it has a particular value. I find it … Continue reading
April 18, 2011
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The March/April Issue of Poets & Writers Magazine includes a piece by Eileen Pollack, the director of the MFA program at the University of Michigan and author of the upcoming novel Breaking and Entering (Four Way Books, 2012). Titled “Track … Continue reading