How Not To Write

I picked up a new rejection in my inbox this week.
Note: This dragon does not appear in my story…[Image credit: teejayhanton Flickr]
The story is quirky, so I know it will be difficult to place. Should someone force me to classify it, I might call it Terry Pratchett meets David Lynch…
In any case, the editor, [...]

I know some people have romantic ideas about studios. At least, I did when I first decided to get one.
For the last six years, I’ve maintained a writing studio, a room of my own where I can create without boundaries. I wrote a novel in my studio and many short stories. I [...]

Those of you who follow me on Twitter, may know that I promised to write an ode to the magnificence of Good King James Chartrand of Men with Pens.
So, without further ado, here is my song. Make of it what you will. I hope you enjoy it.

An Ode to Good King James Chartrand
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For those of you following the saga of my long bout with a old story, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve finished said story and it’s ready for a final proof.
The Six Reasons to Finish My Story really helped me get focused on pushing to the finish line and putting the tale to rest. [...]

Since I wrote the original post about the philosophy of Giving Away Your Book, I’ve continued to study the world of free content. It’s really fascinating.
Here are a few additional things I’ve learned:
1. Giving away free books for a short time is a good way to create a sense of urgency and excitement.
Bob Younce [...]