For those of you who know me (or have read the “About Me” section of this site) you will know I typically write Fantasy, Science Fiction and YA Adventure. You would also probably know that I prefer to write novels over short stories. But is that the limit to my creativity? Am I a one (or in this case three) trick pony? I certainly hope not. I like to try new things. For example, I’ve always wanted to write humor. Specific to humor, I’ve always loved “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. Not the movie or old BBC episodes, but the books themselves. I used to read the Guide at least once per year, usually when I was in a […]
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The Writer’s Life – Barriers to Getting Published
I have made no secret my desire to get my work out in print but there are days when I wonder if I’ve got the chops to actually make it. I’ve had several established (see published) authors tell me that I have what it takes. The interesting (to me at least) thing about that is most of them have not read a single word of my prose. If they haven’t read my work how can they honestly say I have what it takes? I actually asked that very question of one of my author friends. He is a writer with five books out and I have known him for a few years now. I trust his opinion. When he said […]
Read morePoll: Which should come first? The Agent or the Publisher?
Should a writer do an agent search before anything ever gets sent to a publisher, or should the writer bite the bullet and submit themselves? What do you think? [poll id=”2“]
Read moreThe Writer’s Life – When is it time to celebrate?
I’ve been doing project management as part of my day job for several years now and one thing that is often touted (although rarely done, in my experience) is celebrate. Celebrate the beginning of a project and party harder when it is successfully completed (or simply completed without casualties). Is a writing project so much different? Should you, the writer, be excited to start and excited to finish? Should you be willing to treat yourself? In my mind, the answer to both questions should be a resounding YES! But do you do it? If I had to be honest with myself, I would have to say that I don’t generally. I did go out for dinner when my first book was […]
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