Problematic Publishing: Red Flags To Watch Out For

Most publishers are in it for the love of books. Yes, even the acquiring editors, the marketing team, and the contract specialists.

But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some problematic publishing companies out there. Whether you go with traditional publishing or small press, you need to be careful.

Giving Your Work Away For Fun and Profit (A Balticon 2022 Panel)

Here’s another batch of notes from my Balticon 2022 rewatch. The description of the titular panel was as follows: Everyone loves … More

Ask An Editor: Longform Writing (A DisCon III Panel)

What are the most important aspects of a story, what do Editors look for, choosing the right Editor for you, what if you’re a bad fit, do you need a polished series, do you need an agent, is it hard to read for fun as an Editor, and closing thoughts.

Why I’m Trying To Get Traditionally Published Instead of Going Indie

know I’ve answered this in drips and drabs throughout my discussions on getting an agent, but I figured I’d address this head on, today.

What is ‘traditional’ publishing, the steps necessary, and who the traditional publishers are.

What the other options are.

And why I still wanna go traditional, at least for now.

Warning Signs for New and Independent Authors

A #Balticon55 panel.

It’s a jungle out there for new writers. Here are:

1. Things To Watch Out For
2. What Should Be In A Short Story Contract
3. Horror Stories and Near Misses
4. Resources and closing thoughts

Or, watch the 55 minute panel in full on youtube.com/BaltimoreSciFi

Intro To Self-Publishing

So you have a story and you want to publish it yourself. Let’s talk about how to get started, how … More

Getting — and Staying Published

There are things writers can do to make things easier on themselves — or harder, once they find themselves ready to publish.

Which route do you want to take?

Challenges and Anecdotes From Acquiring Editors

Whether you’re looking to break into the editing field, or just learn more about the so-called gatekeepers of the traditional … More

Agents and Editors Share–Pitches We’re Sick Of!

What do agents want? What are publishers sick of? At Balticon52, I got the opportunity to hear a few of the industry leaders voice their opinions.

The panel was entitled “Pitches We’re Sick Of (And One’s We’d Like To See More Of), but since that’s not enough to fill an hour, it turned into a Question and Answer session.