How Not To Write

I just went back and read through the comments on Charlie Stross’ writers life post and found this gem by S.M. Stirling. I’ve quoted the whole thing, but I encourage you to read all the comments on the thread. They are funny, enlightening, and inspirational - and that’s just about all the other [...]

My contributor’s copy of NOT QUITE WHAT I WAS PLANNING arrived this week. Now I can say I’m a published writer! Whoopee!
Well, it’s only 6 words but I’m at the top of page… Sorry! Not going to tell!
No, the title of the post isn’t my entry. I’m not going [...]

Oh, what a great question from Ray Rhamey… I’ve certainly voiced my own thoughts on this a time or two. I’m still of the mind that self-publishing is a good thing in this day and age.
Is It Ever Right to Self-Publish?:

My urge to self-publish is rising in regard to two of my works, [...]

The deadline for Clarion West is approaching quickly (3/1 - 2/1 for $100 off).
This year boasts another super fantastic lineup of instructors for the 25th Anniversary workshop. Check it out.: Paul Park, Mary Rosenblum, Cory Doctorow, Connie Willis, Sheree R. Thomas, and Chuck Palahniuk.
[By the way, I couldn't help but notice that Chuck Palahniuk [...]

THE LIAR’S DIARY - Blog Day LitPark
Today is the day! Literary bloggers all over the place are pointing their sites to LitPark and Patry Francis’s book The Liar’s Diary.
Patry’s story struck home for me because my 4 year-old was diagnosed with cancer just last month (a week before Christmas). He had a little [...]