[Writing Post] The Return of “Don’t Be A Jerk” — Or The #1 Rule Of Writing
I’ve written several times about the need for writers to be professional a couple of times in the past. Unfortunately it’s a topic that bears repeating – not only as lessons to new writers, but as reminders to myself and other established authors. Wil Wheaton’s Wheaton’s Law, the name and main tenant behind Yard Dog […]
[From the Archive] Professionalism
Look at me, remembering my archive post. This one on Professionalism – because it always bears repeating. Don’t forget, 4/2 and 4/3 (this weekend) Four Winds Renaissance Faire – it’s their Fairy Tale Weekend! Come buy books! ____ Writing is all about the “P” words. Patience. Perseverance. Today’s “P” word is Professionalism. No matter what […]
Writer’s Blog – Wheaton’s Law Revisited and ApolloCon
So, ApolloCon 2010 rapidly approaches – as in, we leave in less than 48 hours. I’m looking forward to it. But as with any convention approaching, it sparks my brain to things like packing and professionalism. Yes, when it comes to writing, it always seems to come back to professionalism, doesn’t it? I’ve been reading […]
Keeping It Professional – Again
My StrangeWords article is up here This week it’s a redux of professionalism and not being a jerk in public. You see, as writers, creative professionals, and artists, we seem to think that everything is ALL. ABOUT. US. Guess what? They’re not! And ready for the next cold slap of the clue-by-four? If said creative […]