[From the Archive] What Now?
Continuing with the theme of “independent projects” (aka self-publishing), it’s time to move on to the Now Whats. Let’s say you’ve made it through to this point – whether you’re new or established – you’ve written something awesome that for whatever reason you’ve decided to put out on your own. You’ve done the layout and [...]
[Writing Post] Question for Writers and Readers
When you’re reading books that contain music or poetry as a major element – do you like having song lyrics in there or do you skip over them? Do they add to the experience or take away? Really need to know this. Please weigh in! I need your input!
[Writing Post] Into the Sunset – Darrell K. Sweet 1934-2011
With a sad heart, I’m doing this week’s Writer Post a day early. Last night, Jimmy and I heard of the passing of artist Darrell K. Sweet. This is a passing that was both completely sudden and completely expected — and completely devastating. Darrell K. Sweet was not only a brilliant artist; he was one [...]
[From the Archive] Things They Don’t Tell You About
This is from really late 2009 or really, really early 2010… And now back to the revisions. _________________ With the internet and advances in technology, many new and aspiring writers are bombarded with new way to get their brilliant prose and poetry into the marketplace. The new options scream that you don’t need to go [...]
[Writer Post] Holiday Randomness – the 2011 Version
The Holidays are once more upon us. In the US, Thanksgiving is done. We move on to Christmas (or Hanukkah) and all the bustle that entails. Many writers are scrambling today to complete their NANOMO project on this last day of November. For those who participated – congratulations. It seems this time of year, I [...]
[Press] Tiger Pens Reviews My Blog…
Check it out! Tiger Pens, a UK pen retailer, reviews my blog and interviews me. These a fun folk, and they asked some really interesting questions. Go check it out and when you buy pens online – think of them, too!
[From the Archive] It’s Okay to Read
Many of us fans and writers have heard other professional writers say, “Oh, I don’t read.” This is usually followed by one of a handful of reasons/excuses. Yeah, that doesn’t fly with me. As writers, I believe we should all take or make the time to read. The most common of the excuses are “I [...]
[Writer Post] And A Time to Every Purpose Under Heaven – Anne McCaffrey Has Died
“And a time to every purpose under Heaven.” The last words on AVIAS. The words greeting Master Robinton’s death. The words that rang true yesterday afternoon as news spread across the internet that Anne McCaffrey was no longer with us. Yesterday, I didn’t know what this blog article would be. I never thought it would [...]
[From the Archive] Writers and Resolutions
I believe this is from late 2009 or early 2010. It would be a kind of yearly “no resolutions” post… ____________ 2010 begins in just a couple of days. Now is generally the time people start making their list of Resolutions. Discovering all the things they want to do or accomplish in the New Year. [...]
