How much can a series break its continuity before you go from appreciating it to laughing at it? Tamara: Good “magic rules” or world building interest me such that I can forgive a lot. For example, the first time I … Continue reading
(The Roundup For This Series Is Here) Ever been in an interview and wondered how you prove you know what you’re doing in that short time? Ever tried to convince someone of your competence if, say, you’re trying to run … Continue reading
(The roundup for the “How Blogging Helps Your Career Series” is here) So you’re blogging away. You get feedback and suggestions. You comment on other posts and others comment on yours. You even meet people that contribute to your blog … Continue reading
I heard about Cascade Writers workshop when researching larger conventions – it’s an intimate, focused gathering of writers in order to improve their craft. It’s limited to 40 people, and I thought it would be something the professional geeks here … Continue reading
(The roundup for the “How Blogging Helps Your Career Series” is here) You have things to say. You have ideas. You have statements. You want to get them out. To broadcast them. You want to know how to reach people … Continue reading
Victoria Shockley is a writer. What does she write? Well, what have you got? She writes, she edits, she blogs. She does fiction and nonfiction. She works with the small press. She does pretty much everything with words – so … Continue reading
(Check The “How Blogging Helps Your Career Roundup“) “I want to write.” We hear that a lot. Most of us say that, and if you’re reading this you probably not only said it, but you’re doing it to some extent. … Continue reading
First, please accept my apologies for not producing anything for over a month. Life got away from me and needed to be netted. Okay, there were butterfly nets involved. That’s what they told me. As I mentioned before, I particpated … Continue reading
Some people write because they care about words. Others do it because there is a story that simply won’t leave them. Whatever motivates you, it’s crucial to have a good reason for writing. Determining the right reasons for doing anything … Continue reading
Writing stories is akin to architecture— its built on a solid foundation. The foundation for a good story doesn’t start with the materials you might expect. It doesn’t start with paragraphs, sentences, words or even ideas, but a solid concept. … Continue reading