[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 [...]
Writer’s Blog – You Never Know Who’s Paying Attention
ArmadilloCon was a couple of weeks ago. It’s more a literary convention than many of the fan-run conventions I go to, but I still have fun. I try to be nice to people. I work hard, and I sell some books (sometimes even my own). I’ve been doing conventions in my region (with a couple [...]
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 [...]
