Tag: Writing
Weeks of Writing: 2/17/20 to 3/8/2020
Playing catch up and hitting you with multiple weeks here. I was on vacation for most of this period, then I caught a bad cold (while on vacation, no less), but I did manage to do a bit of writing and submitting and whatnot.… Continue Reading “Weeks of Writing: 2/17/20 to 3/8/2020”
A Week of Writing: 2/10/20 to 2/16/20
Another week of writerly wins and woes. Let’s have a look. Words to Write By Got two quotes for you today that essentially say the same thing. The first is by Stephen King. “In many cases when a reader puts a story aside because… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 2/10/20 to 2/16/20”
First Draft Drive: 2000 Words Per Day
This week I’m starting the first draft of a new novel. I’ve got my outline, and I’m (more or less) ready to go. But what’s my plan of attack? What are my goals? How quickly do I aim to finish. Let me answer those… Continue Reading “First Draft Drive: 2000 Words Per Day”
A Week of Writing: 2/3/20 to 2/9/20
One more week down, and it was a fairly productive one. Let’s take a look. Words to Write By This week’s quote comes from novelist Jane Smiley. “Every first draft is perfect because all the first draft has to do is exist. It’s perfect… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 2/3/20 to 2/9/20”
Reprints: Easy or Hard Sell?
Reprints are a great way to get extra mileage (and maybe a little extra cash) out of your stories, and there are a lot of markets that take them, even some that prefer them. But are they easier or more difficult to sell/place than standard… Continue Reading “Reprints: Easy or Hard Sell?”
A Week of Writing: 1/27/20 to 2/2/20
Well, I got the lead out last week and managed to make progress in a number of areas. Here’s how I did. Words to Write By This week’s quote comes from novelist E. L. Doctorow. Planning to write is not writing. Outlining, researching, talking… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 1/27/20 to 2/2/20”
Aeryn’s Archives: Cowtown
Today’s installment of Aeryn’s Archives continues a trend of firsts. My comedy/horror story “Cowtown” was the first story I published with The Arcanist and the first story they published after launching. In the ensuing two years and change, The Arcanist has become one of… Continue Reading “Aeryn’s Archives: Cowtown”
A Week of Writing: 1/20/20 to 1/26/20
This is one of those weeks where I’m almost ashamed to post. To say I did not accomplish what I set out to accomplish is an understatement. That said, accountability (and shame) can be particularly motivating. 🙂 Words to Write By This week’s quote… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 1/20/20 to 1/26/20”
A Week of Writing: 1/13/20 to 1/19/20
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”
The Way I Write Part 4: Something Resembling a Style
Over the past month I’ve explored my writing as it’s developed these past twenty years. I’ve been using the Flesch-Kincaid readability scores and the old fashioned eyeball test to chart changes in my work. We’ve looked at some of very early pieces, purple and… Continue Reading “The Way I Write Part 4: Something Resembling a Style”
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Aeryn Rudel's Rejectomancy 