Posted on November 18, 2022 by Aeryn Rudel
I think it is important for a writer to have a brand to some extent, so they can more effectively and precisely market to potential readers. This doesn’t mean an author can’t stray from that brand a bit, but if it gets too… Continue Reading “Writerly Wonderings: What’s My Brand?”
Category: My WorkTags: Aeryn Rudel, authors, books, Rejectomancy, Submissions, Writing, writing tips
Posted on October 15, 2022 by Aeryn Rudel
Today, my baseball horror novella Effectively Wild launches in print and e-book. Be a friend, and head on over to Amazon or your online book retailer of choice and grab a copy. Okay, now let’s have a little fun. While you don’t need to be a… Continue Reading “Effectively Wild Launch Day & Other Weird Baseball Stuff”
Category: My WorkTags: Aeryn Rudel, authors, baseball, books, Effectively Wild, Horror, Novella
Posted on May 20, 2022 by Aeryn Rudel
How long should it take you to write the first draft of a novel? There’s no right answer, really, but as both a writer of novels and a former editor of authors who write novels, I’ve identified three categories that most writers fall into… Continue Reading “First Draft Finish Line: What’s Your Speed?”
Category: Dubious Writing AdviceTags: Aeryn Rudel, authors, books, Novels, writing tips
Posted on January 20, 2020 by Aeryn Rudel
One more week of writing in the books. Let’s see how I did. Words to Write By This week’s quote comes from novelist Hallie Ephron. “Outlining is like putting on training wheels. It gives me the courage to write, but we always go off… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 1/13/20 to 1/19/20”
Category: A Week of Writing, My WorkTags: Aeryn Rudel, books, Microfiction, Novels, rejection, Submissions, Writing, writing tips
Posted on August 29, 2019 by Aeryn Rudel
I recently finished the latest revision of my novel, and after all the heavy lifting was done–you know, adding new scenes, tweaking character motivations, all that–it was time for one more proof before it goes back to my agent. Now I have a pretty… Continue Reading “Proofing Checklist: Just Nod & Smile”
Category: Dubious Writing AdviceTags: authors, books, Editing, Novels, Writing, writing tips
Posted on February 14, 2018 by Aeryn Rudel
This time on Ranks of the Rejected I spoke with an author who directly inspired me to get off my ass and start submitting stories on a regular basis. I met Andrew Bourelle through his brother Ed Bourelle, a friend and colleague, and we… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Andrew Bourelle”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, books, rejection, Rejection Letters, Writing, writing tips
Posted on April 29, 2016 by Aeryn Rudel
My first Iron Kingdoms novel, Acts of War: Flashpoint, drops in June, and the fine folks over at Privateer Press have gone and plastered my smiling mug on their website along with an interview about the book. If you have a sec, hop on… Continue Reading “First Shots Fired: An Author Interview at Privateer Press”
Category: My WorkTags: authors, books, privateer press, warmachine, Writing
Posted on April 20, 2016 by Aeryn Rudel
Some of you might recall that I’m writing a series of novels for my former employer, Privateer Press, set in their Iron Kingdoms universe. Why am I reminding you? Well, Privateer Press has announced new editions of their award-winning tabletop miniature games WARMACHINE and… Continue Reading “Take a Quiz, Get a Free Story from Privateer Press”
Category: My WorkTags: authors, books, hordes, privateer press, warmachine
Posted on January 4, 2016 by Aeryn Rudel
Well, it’s a new year, a blank slate of dreams and possibilities, so instead of focusing on the future and what it might bring, let’s wallow in the past. Yep, it’s one of those year-end review/summary type things we bloggers just love to do.… Continue Reading “2015: A Rearview Review”
Posted on November 20, 2015 by Aeryn Rudel
A writer goes through a lot of emotions when that rejection letter shows up in his or her inbox, and it occurred to me these emotions are similar to those involved with grieving or loss (more or less). I’m sure you’ve all heard of the seven… Continue Reading “The 7 Stages of Literary Rejection”
Category: Dubious Writing Advice, Rejection LettersTags: authors, books, rejection, Rejection Letters, Writing, writing tips