Tag: writing tips
Evolution of a Short Author Bio II
An author’s bio can change quite a bit over an author’s career. Mine sure has. The more writerly accomplishments I accumulate, the more my bio changes, and over the past couple years I’ve added some important things to my resume. Before I get into… Continue Reading “Evolution of a Short Author Bio II”
A Week of Writing: 6/15/20 to 6/21/20
Hey, all, here’s my weekly writing report card. Words to Write By This week’s quote is from Julie Andrews. “Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” —Julie Andrews Julie Andrews may not have been talking about writing, but the sentiment certainly applies.… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 6/15/20 to 6/21/20”
Submission Protocol: Lengthwise
I’ve been writing this blog since 2015. In that time I’ve dispensed a lot of advice on how to handle the various aspects of submitting a story, usually in a series called Submission Protocol. In the last five years, however, my understanding of the… Continue Reading “Submission Protocol: Lengthwise”
A Week of Writing: 6/8/20 to 6/14/20
Way late, but here’s another quick look at the writing week that was. Words to Write By This week’s quote comes from author Anne Lamott. “Get it all down. Let it pour out of you and onto the page. Write an incredibly shitty, self-indulgent,… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 6/8/20 to 6/14/20”
How Long Does It Take to Sell a Story?
From first submission to glorious acceptance, how long, on average, does it take to sell a short story? The answer, of course, is dependent on a lot of factors, not the least of which is the author submitting the story. Since the only author… Continue Reading “How Long Does It Take to Sell a Story?”
Weeks of Writing: 5/25/20 to 6/7/2020
This post covers a couple of weeks of writing endeavors. Here’s how I did. New Look Instead of the usual quote I put here, I figured I’d talk about the obvious. You certainly noticed the new logo and new look for the site. I’ve… Continue Reading “Weeks of Writing: 5/25/20 to 6/7/2020”
Submission Statement: May 2020
Another month of submissions. Here’s a breakdown of my short story endeavors for May. April 2020 Report Card Submissions Sent: 11 Rejections: 4 Acceptances: 2 Publications: 2 Very good month. Eleven submissions in May gives me forty-three for the year and puts me back… Continue Reading “Submission Statement: May 2020”
A Week of Writing: 5/18/20 to 5/24/20
One more week has come and gone. Here’s how I did. Words to Write By Today’s quote is from Jodi Picoult. “You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page” – Jodi Picoult This, this right here, is what keeps me… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 5/18/20 to 5/24/20”
Writing Prompts: Stirring or Stifling?
These days it’s not uncommon for writers to use a prompt of some kind to get the ol’ creative juices flowing. It’s often part of a writing exercise, but sometimes it’s an element of a writing contest or even a short story submission. But… Continue Reading “Writing Prompts: Stirring or Stifling?”
A Week of Writing: 5/11/20 to 5/17/20
Another week of writing in the books. Here’s how it all went down. Words to Write By Today’s quote comes from Douglas Adams. I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 5/11/20 to 5/17/20”
Acts of War: Flashpoint
Acts of War: Aftershock
Acts of War: Stormbreak
A Point of Honor
