Morgan Hazelwood: Writer In Progress
This #DisconIII panel discussed:
Got a short story that you want to turn into a novel (or a novel that you want to pull shorts out of?) Here are a few things to consider.
– The difference between writing shorts versus Novels
– 5 approaches for turning shorts into a novel
– What changes are acceptable when you novelize a short?
– Authors who have done it
– Best for pantsers or plotters?
– Respectful ways to sell that short story
This #DisconIII panel discussed:
– How to be a good literary citizen
– The two literary Twitter incidents and how the ways the instigators responded matched their level of infamy.
– How to argue on twitter
– Best practices for using twitter
After I finish a rough draft – I find my manuscript needs to breathe before I can move on.
Here are the things I like to fix before sharing — and why it needs to rest.
Last year was a year of drafting, revision, querying, and networking.
This year? The goal is publication! Yet again, I need to refocus on what will get me there.
Sharing how I did on my 2021 goals, my top content lists, and my social media stats. For accountability, transparency, and because I like stats.
A rambling hour-by-hour account of my WorldCon experience and recovery. Say hi if you were there (or not. I like ‘hi’s)!
Waiting can be very hard.
What are your coping mechanisms?
When you hear the word “prepper”, you might picture stockpiles of food, water, and other supplies in a bunker. But, all it really means is someone who prepares!
For writers, there are three main levels of prepping, each with its own variants.
The Planner, the Pantser, and the Plantser. Which are you?
It’s that time of year, especially for most Americans, to give thanks. Despite the admittedly troublesome history, I can’t hate … More
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 