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Writing For Anthologies
3 Reasons to write for anthologies
4 tips and approaches to writing for anthologies
5 reasons your story might be rejected
Plus 3 red flags to watch out for
#writingTips #shortStories #virtualBalticon
Black Lives Matter
I’ve been outraged. I’ve been saddened. I’ve talked to my friends, my family. I’ve shouted at them. But publically? I’ve been silent.
What could I say? Shouldn’t I be listening to those who were suffering? If I spoke out, would I be speaking over those whose voices we need to hear?
My blog is about writing, not politics. I told myself this wasn’t the space. It wasn’t my fight, I should stay out of the firing range.
While people were being murdered? I was silent.
Adding Love Stories To Genre Fiction
Integrating romance into genre fiction can be a tricky endeavor.
Why would you want to? And how should you do it?
Virtual Cons Are Just As Exhausting
Well. I ran social media, did tech support/moderation, was on panels, and attended panels all this past weekend. It was … More
Gearing Up For Virtual Balticon
Memorial Day weekend, I usually hit up Balticon, Maryland’s regional Sci-fi and fantasy con, hit 30 panels, and meet tons of people.
This year is different.
In-person gatherings are banned. And? This time, I’m involved. A LOT more involved.
Hello, Executive Dysfunction
While some of it is corona-related and some of it is saying ‘yes’ to running social media for Balticon, (less … More
Tips and Tricks To Fix Word Count Issues
Each type of book has its own expected word count. From chick-lit to epic fantasy, from picture books, to middle-grade … More
Choices To Make With Beta-Readers
When you’re ready for beta-readers, you’ve got several choices to make.
Here are the things to think about and how I’ve decided to handle it — this time around, at least.
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 