For those of you who feel that writers must write always, don’t get up in arms thinking I’m espousing (how’s that for a $50-word?) a movement away from writing. What I’m talking about is only writing what’s relevant to the story. This question came up from friend Dan Absalonson via voicemail for ‘Get Published’ and the more I think about it, the more important it feels to me personally. Dan’s question, in a nutshell, was when should I be changing scenes and POV and how do I explain all that nitty gritty stuff that happens in between? Before I answer that, let me stage a bit of an example. The story is a typical fantasy quest story. Our heros have just […]
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Get Published Episode 27 – Publisher/Author/Editor Carol Hightshoe Talks Writing
Today’s guest is Carol Hightshoe (http://www.carolhightshoe.com/). She has been published in various anthologies and magazines including “Creature Fantastic”, “Illuminated Manuscripts”, PanGaia Magazine, “Stories of Strength”, “The Stygian Soul”, Baen’s Universe, Tales of the Talisman and Beyond Centauri. She is also a contributing author to Dragon Moon Press’s “Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction”. In addition to her own writing, she is the editor and publisher of the online e-zines: The Lorelei Signal and Sorcerous Signals She also runs her own micro-press – WolfSinger Publications. I’m also very pleased to announce that the show has a sponsor. Paulette Jaxton is sponsoring several episodes. Paulette purchased the spot as part of “The Boom Effect” auction. You can find out more at http://empresssword.com/. Thanks […]
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Before you say “Bah” and flip to something more interesting, I’m NOT trying to sell you anything. I’m also not trying to tell you how to increase your followers or get rich working from your home. I just want to talk, honest. This whole building an author’s platform and selling yourself on the Internet is a big question mark to me in certain ways. Sure, I get that if you reach out to people and get to know them they’re more likely to care about you than if you simply try and shill a product. In fact, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Part of the writing thing for me has always been about connecting with people through my […]
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My friend Aaron Kite (http://www.kiteanic.com/), has done it again. He surprised me with another great banner, this time for GalaxyBillies. Feel free to use the banner wherever suitable. Just let me know where you’ve posted it so I can link to you.
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