This morning in a moment of weakness I decided to at least glance at an author’s blog that I usually enjoy (currently I’m in strict off-blog mode so I can do my work), and I found a fight going on that really makes me sick to my stomach. I won’t tell you which blog […]
Someone brought this post to my attention. It’s by a literary agent, and I think there’s a lot of value in what she says–especially if you’re feeling, as she said, paralyzed by fear that you’re not doing things right. It goes back to what my favorite writing teachers told me: write it, […]
Hey, all you Harry Potter devotees, check this out. Notice that the deadline is next week, so if you’re interested, better get on it.
Thank you, webmaster BJ, for the tip!
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Hey there, all my blog friends. The time has come for me to write a new book–and it’s going to be a long one. And much as I love checking in with you here and there, especially on Tuesdays and Fridays, I realize I need all of my writing and thinking muscles to […]
Something must be in the air, because this week I’ve already gotten more than one request off-line for some advice about looking for agents. So rather than just send this link to people one by one, I thought I’d send it to you all, just in case you’re ready to hear it.
Scott’s way isn’t […]
In case you didn’t already see this.
Hurray!!!
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I didn’t really mean to have a series on this, but then I keep finding more and more interesting information. This is a column from John Scalzi, and you need to read it.
Thanks, Barry, for the link.
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I’m in deep hiding today, because there is not only one worker here, but two. That way one can continuously hammer while the other one drills. Special!
But they’re taking a lunch break right now, so I thought I’d scurry in here and send you over to Tess Gerritsen’s blog again. If you […]
Wow, you learn something new every day. Check out these two posts from best-selling author Tess Gerritsen.
Maybe this shows I’m not ambitious enough, but I would rather have a calm, happy life than be this “successful.”
Your take?
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Whoa. Check this out. Keep in mind it’s from 2004, but it’s fascinating.
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