Fiction author Robin Brande talks about writing, reading, and other vital matters

Another great post from Kristine Kathryn Rusch as part of her ongoing Freelancer’s Survival Guide. This one on the value and pitfalls of having other writers as role models.
There are two authors out there whose careers and productivity I aspire to and admire. Not telling who they are, but I think [...]

I loved this latest post by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, all about professional courtesy by and among writers. There are some real horror stories in the post and in the comments, so be sure to read them all.
Enjoy!

This week’s installment of Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s Freelancer’s Survival Guide shares some pretty ugly stories of what can happen to you once you become successful–or at least more successful than your “friends.”
Really fascinating, and some great advice for dealing with it. Enjoy!

There’s a website out there called GirlMogul.com, and it celebrates and encourages smart girls. So you know I’m loving that.
Even more to love: This month their book club is featuring my novel FAT CAT. As part of the kickoff, I wrote an essay to the girls that you might like to read.
It [...]

A friend of mine (thank you, Joanne!) just forwarded me this deal announcement from Publisher’s Weekly [whoops, correction: Just found out it's in Publisher's Marketplace. Carry on].
Can I confess it gives me chills to see it right there in print? It must mean I’m actually writing this book right now–WHICH [...]

Whoo, this one’s a doozy. This week’s installment of Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s Freelancer’s Survival Guide deals with professional jealousy, and it’s one of those things you don’t really want to look at straight on, but she’s forcing us to. Lots to consider in there. Take your time and see if it’s true [...]

Interesting, thought-provoking post from Dean Wesley Smith on the value of–and the myths surrounding–writers’ relationships with agents. You might agree, might disagree–but I guarantee this will make you think about some issues you might not have considered before.
Enjoy!
[UPDATED TO ADD: Make sure you read all the comments. There's a lively, and VERY [...]

I think part five must have come out when I was in the midst of enjoying a massive head cold, so even though I read it, I forgot to post it here. Good stuff in there, though, so make sure you catch up. Then go ahead and enjoy the last installment of Kristine [...]

I’m starting you out with Part 5 of Dean Wesley Smith’s posts on writers’ motivation, but you’re grown-ups and can go read the first four posts yourself. I just love this current one on writing down your Big Dream and your writers’ goals–especially in these few days before the beginning of a new year.
So [...]

Another great post by author and teacher Dean Wesley Smith, demolishing the myth that you can’t make a living writing fiction. It all comes down to the Magic Bakery. Read, learn, and go write!